Trauma-Informed Care

Exposure to trauma — including abuse, neglect, discrimination, and violence — increases an individual’s risk for serious health issues. Adopting trauma-informed approaches to care may improve patient engagement, enhance outcomes, and reduce avoidable care and excess costs for both the health care sector and social service systems.

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Shepherding a Movement to Address Toxic Stress for Youth in San Francisco and Beyond: Center for Youth Wellness May 2018
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Addressing Trauma in Health Care, Schools, and the Community: Greater Newark Healthcare Coalition May 2018
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Expanding Awareness and Screening for ACEs in the Bronx: Montefiore Medical Group May 2018
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Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices throughout the San Francisco Department of Public Health May 2018
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Incorporating Patients’ Voices at the Women’s HIV Program: University of California, San Francisco May 2018

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April 2018 Welcome Upswing of State and Federal Support for Trauma-Informed Practices and Policies

Across the country, policy leaders are paying greater and greater attention to the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on lifelong physical, emotional, and social health. Over the past year, there has been a surge of state and federal legislative, regulatory, and contracting policies aimed at reducing trauma and toxic stress and promoting resiliency… Read more »

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Laying the Groundwork for Trauma-Informed Care