By Jason Brennen, Katheleen Guarino, Jennifer Axelrod, and Simon Gonsoulin, Chapin Hall, July 2020
Trauma is a widespread, harmful, and costly public health problem. Children and adolescents are particularly affected by trauma. The majority of youth in the United States will be exposed to at least one traumatic event before the age of 18; many will be exposed to multiple forms of trauma. Unaddressed childhood trauma can have significant negative consequences on future health and well-being.
Every system—child welfare, juvenile justice, education, early childhood, healthcare—has a role to play in preventing and mitigating the effects of adversity and trauma. A multi-system trauma-informed approach refers to a coordinated, cross-system strategy that has aligned policies, practices, and services for supporting healing and resilience.
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