Trauma-Informed Community Networks

Trauma-Informed Community Networks (TICNs)

Throughout Virginia, there are more than 18 communities coming together across disciplines around trauma-informed care. Most often in Virginia these groups form as trauma-informed community networks (TICNs). Some of these are well established with regular meetings and leadership structures. Other are just beginning the conversations. In each of these communities, these networks share common characteristics: spreading awareness, conducting training, support and implement new practices in schools, courts, and community services, and much more. These TICNs help to connect practice across disciplines and help to identify gaps and how policies can be implemented. Virginia’s community networks play a key role in advancing trauma-informed policy and promoting a statewide policy agenda. 

“Trauma & Resilience 101” Training for Child-Serving Professionals

In addition to the local training offered by TICN networks, other experts including Dr. Allison Jackson of Integration Solutions and John Richardson-Lauve of ChildSavers have conducted  hundreds of“Trauma & Resilience 101” training for groups throughout the state, including free clinics and Head Start staff.

ACE Interface Training

Stakeholder groups identified by Community Services Boards are participating in ACE Interface training with the support of the Department of Behavioral Health Development Authorities and leadership of Keith Cartwright and Colleen Hughes.

Is your community tackling conversations about trauma-informed care? Please let us know who to connect with!

Trauma-Informed Community Networks 

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Emerging Trauma-Informed Community Initiatives

Connect with these individuals having conversations about trauma in their communities!

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