A big-picture vision of success for addressing trauma, and specific action steps for how this vision can be achieved.
This collection of three videos focuses on understanding trauma, responding to trauma, and building trauma-sensitive schools and can be used as introductory resources for families and educators. View Resource Organization: Formed Families Forward
This e-book reviews reasons for and ways to enhance family engagement in efforts to provide comprehensive mental health services to children and youth in schools. View Resource Organization: Center for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
This brief provides information on the importance of family engagement in trauma mental health, potential barriers to engagement, and specific strategies for engagement.
This toolkit from the West Virginia Department of Education provides guidance for educators, students, families, and community providers to support the mental and social-emotional well-being of students in West Virginia in the context of the opioid epidemic. View Resource Organizations: West Virginia Department of Education and West Virginia Behavior/Mental Health Technical Assistance Center
This resource presents a tiered approach to creating a trauma-informed school environment that addresses the needs of all students, staff, administrators, and families who might be at risk for experiencing the symptoms of traumatic stress. Organization: National Child Traumatic Stress Network View Resource