We’re excited to announce the launch of the National Trauma Campaign today, February 11, 2020. The Campaign calls for federal action to prevent and address childhood trauma and build resilience through educating and engaging Congress.
The Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice, CTIPP, founded this grassroots effort with the encouragement and engagement of community leaders and supportive advocates – like you – who want strong federal efforts to prevent and address these important issues nationwide.
The National Trauma Campaign is designed to support local and state leaders in opening a line of regular communication with congressional offices to:
- Provide evidence on the science and research on childhood trauma
- Share information about trauma initiatives already taking place within congressional districts and states, and
- Partner to create policies and passable legislation that promote healthy and resilient communities.
We invite you to actively and passionately pursue this goal alongside CTIPP. We are confident that the time you spend advocating will create a resilient, trauma-informed society where all individuals, families and communities have the opportunity and support needed to thrive.
While the Campaign building blocks are in place, it will take a chorus of voices like yours and other advocates throughout the country, over time, to ensure positive change.
Ways you can be involved:
Sign up to be a member of the Campaign. It is open to any individual and any organization. Members of the Campaign receive tools and support, and participate in the Campaign’s calls to action. The first call to action will be to urge U.S. Representatives to join the House Trauma-Informed Caucus. There will be a toolkit, talking points and instructions coming from the Campaign to support this ask.
Check out the Campaign Background and Overview to learn why CTIPP is launching this Campaign.
Take a leadership role by becoming a Local Liaison and taking a volunteer role with the Campaign. A Local Liaison is needed for each U.S. House and Senate office. You can apply today to become a Local Liaison.
Visit CTIPP.org/nationaltraumacampaign to learn more about how the Campaign works and the role you and your organization can take in changing the lives of millions of people nationwide. On the website, you’ll find tools, talking points, materials, campaign news and in-depth information about ACEs, trauma-informed care, and the financial impact of trauma.
Join us on social media @CTIPPorg on launch day, February 11, and beyond. (See the Launch Tools below.)
Questions? Email TraumaCampaign@gmail.com.
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