Trauma Transformation
Taskforce
The Trauma Transformation Task Force is comprised of members in the behavioral health field who have knowledge of and a commitment to developing a trauma-informed system of care. The goal of the work group is to develop a strategic plan that begins to identify the initial steps in creating a trauma-informed system of care. The trauma-informed system will be one that understands the impact of violence, the vulnerabilities of trauma survivors, the prevention of re-traumatization, and the development of expertise in the area of "traumatology". The goals are to:
1. Develop administrative commitment and capacity to become a trauma-informed system of care.
2. Build system-level capacity that assists providers in the development of a mission and vision statement that moves those providers towards a more trauma-informed system of care. This includes providing new tools, training programs, outcome measures, and assistance in developing partnerships between providers and consumers.
3. Develop "Trauma Champions" - consumers/survivors/recovering individuals with lived experience and who understand the impact of trauma and victimization because of their own experiences. The goal is to enhance peer support and increase involvement of peers in the planning and the development of services.
4. Assist in identifying advocacy opportunities on local, state, and national levels and providing information to persons in recovery/survivors.
5. Incorporate the work of the Systems Transformation Committees, DSS CARES, and the Blue Ribbon Commission to ensure that there is coordination across all efforts as it relates to creating a trauma-informed and trauma-specific system of services and supports for children.
