Child Abuse: We Have a Role to Play - AAFP

Hi Chris.

I think it's wonderful progress you mention, the example of Tarpon Springs and the Washington State School. There is a moral obligation, professional and social protection of victims, and especially if they are children. I appreciate the link to learn more about about this and about Spanish resources I provide.

Warm greetings, Ana Casas.

Hi Ana,

Yes, I understand. In areas where people are not protected adequately by police/courts this can be a problem. That has to be in place at a minimum. "Trauma-informed care" does require a cultural systems shift to be truly effective. In the U.S. there is one town that is becoming a "trauma-informed community." It is Tarpon Springs. You can read more about it here. People around the U.S. that are trying to make this change usually start with changing the institution they are working in to become a "Trauma-Informed System of Care." For example in Washington State, one school has become trauma-informed.

Here are translated links if they can be of help to you.

Tarpon Springs

Washington State School

We have information on how to become a Trauma-Informed System of Care here.

I hope this information is helpful to you. Let me know if I can answer anymore questions. I know Google Translate isn't perfect but if you need to know how to use it to translate documents, please let me know.

Hi Chris.

Thank you for your answer and forgive my insistence. What worries me is that in very small towns may be some constraints. The doctor, such as social workers, teachers, counselors or therapists may fear retaliation by abusers, who may live near them or their families. This may conditioning them somewhat. And finally, leaving the issue to the awareness and value of each one. 

Greetings.

Hi Ana, I think the principles of trauma-informed care can be applied with all populations. You might gain more insight by reading Dr. David McCollum's comments here.

Sorry. I wanted to say:

It focusing the same way?. We propose a broader work?

Hello Chris.

I have the conviction that these actions can change the course of the life of an abused child, to a greater or less extent. It is a part of the way forward. But I worry about the small towns, villages. Do you work in exactly the same way?. 

Warm Greetings, 

Ana Casas.