Design is more powerful than we often realize. Trauma-informed design is the intentional creation of spaces that help people feel safer and more in control, especially if they’ve experienced adversity ...

Superintendent Stephanie Love’s eyes were glued on her students eating in the cafeteria. The sixth graders chatted with cafeteria staff while grabbing their lunches. Those who already had food talked ...

Although our communities strive to maintain safety, nearly half of all American children have experienced some form of trauma. Some of these include everyday Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) such ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo School of Social Work’s Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC) and the Niagara Falls City School District are working together to build a new ...

When students act out in class, some people might see bad behavior. But Allisyn Swift sees something different: a response to trauma. Swift is the executive director of the Coalition for Compassionate ...

Across the country, our schools are being taxed beyond their capacity to support educational success. We’ve known for a long time that students need a three-dimensional structure of guidance and ...

INDIANAPOLIS — A new report from the Children’s Policy and Law Initiative of Indiana suggests Hoosier State schools need to adopt “culturally-responsive and trauma-informed practices.” According to ...

Between 85-89% of college students have experienced some form of trauma in their lifetime, significantly impacting their academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being. The compounding ...

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — The mental health of students is a top priority in the Niagara Falls City School District. As a new school year approaches, the district and the University at Buffalo are ...

In the wake of violence or traumatic loss, our local institutions—our schools and churches—often serve as the first line of ...