Trauma-Informed Schools: What, Why, and How
This webinar is part of a series on the Enhancing School Capacity to Address Youth Violence program from LISC Safety & Justice and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Through this program, LISC is helping schools and community partners create coordinated safety strategies that address the social determinants of safety for students, families, and communities. DOJ OJJDP provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to youth delinquency and victimization.
Overview
The Enhancing School Capacity to Address Youth Violence program supports the development and expansion of local programs and strategies that increase school safety by preventing and reducing school violence.
In furtherance of this goal, this foundational webinar reviews the impact and prevalence of trauma in children and youth in the United States, and the role of trauma-informed schools in addressing their needs. After providing a grounding in the literature, the webinar shifts into evidence-based best practices for engaging with and supporting our schools and youth. The webinar is discussion-based and aims to support knowledge sharing amongst grantees. Overall, the webinar will support grantees in promoting trauma-informed schools and supporting children and youth in their healing.
Presenters
- Theresa Pfister, Ph.D., Program Associate II, WestEd
- Staci Holderman, Director of Mental Health, Nelson County Schools
Moderator
- Ricardo Goodridge, Senior Program Officer, LISC Safety & Justice