In episode four, "This is a Safe Space: Trauma-Informed Care," Elevate Youth Programming sat down with Drs. Hannah Lantos and Brandon Stratford from Child Trend to discuss creating trauma-informed spaces that are safe and supportive for all young people. It is especially important for practitioners to think about how their organization and program implementation can be trauma-informed. A trauma-informed organizational or programmatic culture can have wide-ranging impacts, even ones that go unrecognized. When trauma-informed care is a priority, it can help program staff navigate behavioral issues; support youth in positive, developmentally appropriate ways; and allow youth to thrive. Listen to learn best practices in creating safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed spaces.
