
Trauma Sensitive Schools
Foundation Research
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study
The Adverse Childhood Experiences study solidified both the prevalence and long term health impacts of experiencing adversity in childhood.
National Survey of Children's Exposure to Violence (PDF)
This study established the widespread prevalence of exposure to 40 different types of victimization and was the foundation for establishing the Defending Childhood Initiative sites.
The Adverse Childhood Experiences study solidified both the prevalence and long term health impacts of experiencing adversity in childhood.
National Survey of Children's Exposure to Violence (PDF)
This study established the widespread prevalence of exposure to 40 different types of victimization and was the foundation for establishing the Defending Childhood Initiative sites.
Resources and opportunities for learning more
ACEs Too High
This is a blog-style website that compiles reporting on a wide range of topics related to childhood adversity, including information on school related outcomes and tools and resources for schools and school based programs.
The Center for the Developing Brain at Harvard University
Includes videos and other multimedia tools for exploring brain architecture, stress responses and developmental trauma.
Futures Without Violence
This national non profit supports the Defending Childhood Initiative sites and has resources, compiled research and tools to support youth-serving organizations.
This is a blog-style website that compiles reporting on a wide range of topics related to childhood adversity, including information on school related outcomes and tools and resources for schools and school based programs.
The Center for the Developing Brain at Harvard University
Includes videos and other multimedia tools for exploring brain architecture, stress responses and developmental trauma.
Futures Without Violence
This national non profit supports the Defending Childhood Initiative sites and has resources, compiled research and tools to support youth-serving organizations.
Guides & manuals for schools interested in trauma specific strategies
The Heart of Teaching and Learning
The Compassionate Schools project in Washington State compiled this handbook to be used by teachers who work with students who have been impacted by trauma. Free for download.
Helping Traumatized Children Learn
The Trauma and Learning Policy Institute in Massachusetts has two guides that are both free for download. They include both a report and policy agenda, as well as one focusing on 'Creating and Advocating for Trauma-Sensitive Schools'
School Intervention Project Curriculum (PDF)
A guide for teachers interested in incorporating socio emotional learning strategies into the day to day routine. Includes many activities that could be used during the school day, extended day or small group.
The Compassionate Schools project in Washington State compiled this handbook to be used by teachers who work with students who have been impacted by trauma. Free for download.
Helping Traumatized Children Learn
The Trauma and Learning Policy Institute in Massachusetts has two guides that are both free for download. They include both a report and policy agenda, as well as one focusing on 'Creating and Advocating for Trauma-Sensitive Schools'
School Intervention Project Curriculum (PDF)
A guide for teachers interested in incorporating socio emotional learning strategies into the day to day routine. Includes many activities that could be used during the school day, extended day or small group.
Supportive socio emotional curricula
Zones of Emotional Regulation
This curriculum builds tools and strategies to facilitate emotional regulation, modulation and identification. Appropriate for grades K-3 and can be used in classroom settings or small group.
Positive Discipline in the school and classroom: teachers' guide activities for students
Though not trauma-specific, this curriculum includes a number of strategies designed to build classroom climates that are supportive of students impacted by adversity.
Treating Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents: How to foster resilience through Attachment, Self Regulation, and Competency
The ARC (Attachment, Regulation and Competency) Model was developed by Margaret Blaustein and Kristine Kinniburgh to build resiliency in children impacted by trauma. The guide includes strategies that can be used in generalized settings, like classrooms.
This curriculum builds tools and strategies to facilitate emotional regulation, modulation and identification. Appropriate for grades K-3 and can be used in classroom settings or small group.
Positive Discipline in the school and classroom: teachers' guide activities for students
Though not trauma-specific, this curriculum includes a number of strategies designed to build classroom climates that are supportive of students impacted by adversity.
Treating Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents: How to foster resilience through Attachment, Self Regulation, and Competency
The ARC (Attachment, Regulation and Competency) Model was developed by Margaret Blaustein and Kristine Kinniburgh to build resiliency in children impacted by trauma. The guide includes strategies that can be used in generalized settings, like classrooms.
This Multnomah County project was supported by Grant Number 2011-JW-FX-K059 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position of the U.S. Department of Justice
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