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Trauma-focused research and training

Research and training for social workers who can effectively assess, intervene, and treat people and communities affected by trauma—to help them experience healing, overcome adversity, reduce suffering, and achieve recovery and resilience.
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Training Leaders

We bridge the classroom and the community, expanding trauma-informed knowledge to social work master’s students through innovative curriculum and field placements (internships) at partner agencies.

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What is Trauma and Adversity?

See how adverse childhood experiences lower an individual’s capacity to cope or adapt to future stressful events.