#Trauma

Trauma Systems Therapy Effective

A pair of longitudinal studies published in 2017 demonstrate both the complexity of implementing trauma systems therapy (TST) in child...

Child Welfare Agencies Often Not Screening for Trauma in Foster Youth

In Spring 2017, Advances in Social Work published an article titled, “Identifying Trauma-Related and Mental Health Needs: The...

Are We Really Doing Good?

This power point explains why empirical research is as important in social science as it is for medical science. Although an intervention...

Neuroscience in Trauma Informed Care

This article discusses three neuroscience concepts that the researcher recommends be included in trauma-informed care programs. The...

Predictors of High School Completion and College Entry for Foster Youth

The most important points for from this study are the following: a. “the number of months youths spent in care after age 18 was...

How to Mitigate Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Research shows that the stress of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as physical or emotional abuse or losing a parent to...

Can the Bond between Foster Youth and Biological Parents Survive Termination of Parental Rights?

Are There Disparities in Reunification in Foster Care?

The Rise in Foster Care Placement Driven by Opioid Epidemic