BECOMING TRAUMA INFORMED

Abstract

Responding to the women: YWCA Toronto moves its practice to a trauma-informed approach Lorraine Greaves in conversation with Jennie McKnight, Ruth Crammond and Heather McGregor Becoming Trauma Informed describes trauma-informed practice at the individual, organizational and systemic levels. The editors and authors bring unique perspectives from various settings and from the diverse groups with which they work, sharing how traumainformed principles have been integrated into different mental health and addiction treatment and social service environments. They emphasize how trauma-informed services must take into account an understanding of trauma, and place priority on trauma survivors’ safety, choice and control. These contributors offer hope and direction for becoming trauma informed, showcasing their innovation, leadership, practices, ideas and compassion.