LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- First 5 LA, the California Community Foundation, The California Endowment, The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation along with other local, state and nationally-recognized expert organizations today released a report to advance a comprehensive trauma and resiliency-informed approach in Los Angeles County.

Building on research and the experience of experts from Los Angeles, the report defines trauma as the effects of a single event, a series of events, and/or ongoing circumstances that are experienced or perceived as physically or emotionally harmful and/or life threatening. Trauma can affect individuals, families, and communities immediately and over time, even generations. The adverse effects of trauma can be profound and long-lasting, resulting in diminished functioning and wellbeing, including mental, physical, social, emotional, and/or spiritual wellbeing.

"Trauma is a serious health concern affecting many children and families," said First 5 LA Executive Director, Kim Belshé. "In California, 35% of children prenatal to age 5 have experienced at least one traumatic event. Implementing a compassionate, trauma and resiliency-informed approach can help prevent, and potentially reverse, the harmful and lasting impact trauma and adverse life experiences can have on our children, families, and communities."

To read the report, TRAUMA AND RESILIENCY: A SYSTEMS CHANGE APPROACH please follow this link http://www.first5la.org/files/Trauma.pdf

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