Trauma-Informed Practice

 A restorative approach is a way of dealing with a person or situation with the focus placed on repairing the harm caused.

This guide specifically focuses on tools and strategies for implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach.

The Trauma-Informed Care team at AIR takes a comprehensive, collaborative, and reflective approach in our work with agencies, organizations and systems across service sectors and of all sizes.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families.