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Guide to Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach

SAMHSA created this guide to provide instructions, tips, and resources regarding how to implement a trauma-informed approach across multiple domains, including workforce development, physical environment, and more.

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The Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach was developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA). The tool defines trauma and the impact it can have on an individual, the guide provides instructions, tips, and resources about how to implement a trauma-informed approach. It covers multiple domains, including governance and leadership, engagement, workforce development, physical environment, and more.

Health professionals can use the guide to review current practices and the environmental settings for children and families. 

School administrators may find this useful in training educators to be trauma-informed. Educators also may use this guide to create a physically and psychologically safe environment for students. 

The guide includes multiple case studies, within various human services organizations, including a police department, elementary school, and healthcare system. The guide can also be accessed at https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-06-05-005.pdf

No Wrong Door Marketplace resources are reviewed and curated by the Ohio School-Based Center of Excellence for Prevention & Early Intervention. To discuss resources, add, or suggest updates to No Wrong Door Marketplace, please call 513-529-2450.

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The Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach was developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA). The tool defines trauma and the impact it can have on an individual, the guide provides instructions, tips, and resources about how to implement a trauma-informed approach. It covers multiple domains, including governance and leadership, engagement, workforce development, physical environment, and more.

Health professionals can use the guide to review current practices and the environmental settings for children and families. 

School administrators may find this useful in training educators to be trauma-informed. Educators also may use this guide to create a physically and psychologically safe environment for students. 

The guide includes multiple case studies, within various human services organizations, including a police department, elementary school, and healthcare system. The guide can also be accessed at https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-06-05-005.pdf

No Wrong Door Marketplace resources are reviewed and curated by the Ohio School-Based Center of Excellence for Prevention & Early Intervention. To discuss resources, add, or suggest updates to No Wrong Door Marketplace, please call 513-529-2450.

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