In health care and education, being “trauma-informed” has become a popular aspiration. As leaders, providers, educators, and individuals, to be "trauma-informed" is to recognize the pervasiveness of ...

A local organization that helps young victims heal is preparing for a major expansion that could serve even more children.

Violence in our communities could be making some children feel unsafe. The trauma from those feelings could have life-long health impacts. Some schools in our area are taking a "trauma-informed" ...

Despite growing awareness, many clinicians remain reluctant to screen for trauma, according to Dr Melinyshyn. Concerns like ...

When a crime occurs, it sets in motion potential tragic consequences that are often unseen by the American justice system. However, this "benign neglect" may lead to traumatic consequences for the ...

Transformative Growth Counseling offers evidence-informed PTSD and trauma services, supporting healing, resilience, and emotional well-being for clients NAPERVILLE, IL, UNITED STATES, December 30, ...

Research shows that women impacted by domestic abuse are significantly more likely to experience chronic health conditions. Survivors often live with untreated pain, anxiety and fear—and many never ...

BUFFALO, N Y. -- Like many powerful ideas, the essence is simple. Those dealing with people who have a mental illness or addiction problem have to start asking what has happened to the person that may ...

Every January, National Human Trafficking Awareness Month prompts renewed attention to a crime that continues to grow at ...

A recent federal report, Rethinking Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence, presents a critical opportunity for change, outlining clear recommendations and actionable steps. The Federal Ombudsperson ...

Survivors of Abuse NJ has announced an expanded initiative to raise awareness of civil legal remedies available to individuals who experienced sexual abuse in boarding schools across New Jersey. The ...

Read more about local philanthropic efforts in the Year-end Giving Guide. Abusers take advantage of ways that society fails Deaf people, says Tash Hansen-Day, project coordinator at Abused Deaf ...