A mixed methods exploratory assessment of the usefulness of Baltimore City Health Department's trauma-informed care training intervention.

ABSTRACT: Youth exposure to trauma is a significant public health problem in the United States, particularly in urban areas. Although trauma-informed care (TIC) training of service providers to address this challenge is increasing nationwide, we lack empirical evidence regarding the feasibility and acceptability of cross-organizational TIC training, including perspectives of training participants. The purpose of our study was to evaluate participating service providers' self-reported changes in knowledge about trauma, attitudes toward traumatized individuals, and beliefs in their capacity to provide referrals to trauma services after completion of the TIC intervention. Intervention participants represented a range of service sectors, including government health and education agencies, social service

SUBMITTER: Damian AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6397786 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature