Chdi To Release Report On Child Trauma: "Advancing Trauma-Informed Systems For Children" [Farmington, CT]

CHDI TO RELEASE REPORT ON CHILD TRAUMA:   "Advancing Trauma-Informed Systems for Children" Farmington, CT - The Child Health and Development Institute will release an IMPACT report, "Advancing Trauma-Informed Systems for Children" onTuesday, September 22 at 2:00 pm. The report includes: guidelines and best-practices for developing a comprehensive and integrated trauma-informed system of care for children, a summary and timeline of trauma-informed care programs and services in Connecticut, an analysis of progress and gaps for each major child-serving system in Connecticut, and recommendations for system integration and improvement. Childhood trauma exposure is a significant and costly public health concern that affects tens of thousands of Connecticut children - resulting in lifelong impairments on health, behavioral health and academic outcomes. Investing in trauma-focused services and systems can have a lasting impact. Fortunately, Connecticut has emerged as a leader among states in developing trauma-informed systems. Since 2007 in Connecticut: more than 8,600 child-serving professionals across multiple sectors have been trained in trauma-informed care, more than 50,000 children have been screened for trauma exposure, and more than 8,700 children have received trauma-focused evidence-based practices. However, more work must be done. WHAT:          MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL RELEASING NEW IMPACT REPORT:                       Advancing Trauma-Informed Systems for Children   WHEN:          Tuesday, September 22, 2015                       1:00 pm - 2:00 pm   CALL IN #:    Dial: 1-800-747-5150; Enter Access Code:  6791520#     FORMAT:      An overview from report author and trauma expert Jason Lang  (CHDI), brief comments from key partners Alice Forrester (Clifford Beers) and Kristina Stevens (CT Department of Children and Families), and questions from the media. The call will be moderated by Jeff Vanderploeg (CHDI).   MEDIA:         To request an EMARGOED copy of the IMPACT contact Julie  Tacinelli (tacinelli@uchc.edu) at (860)-679-1534 or Cindy Langer (langer@uchc.edu) at 860-679-1538. The report is EMBARGOED until2:00 pm (EDT) September 22, 2015.   OTHER:        Learn more about CHDI's work to address child trauma.