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Trauma Informed Care Organizational Assessment

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    1. Our policies address the physical safety needs of staff & those who receive services.
    2. Our organization has policies & practices regarding program emergencies, crisis situations & legal reporting requirements.
    3. All staff interact with each other & those who seek services in a respectful manner.
    4. Attention is paid to reducing potential trauma triggers.
    5. Policies & strategies are in place to prevent & address secondary traumatic stress.
    6. Debriefing sessions are available following crisis or critical incidents.
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    1. Our organization makes decisions with transparency by documenting the values and rationale behind decisions.
    2. Staff members clearly communicate program services, expectations & limitations and obtain informed consent from program participants.
    3. There is a clear procedure for the review of allegations of boundary violations between staff or between staff and clients, including sexual harassment & inappropriate social contacts.
    4. Our confidentiality policies, including legal reporting requirements, are clearly explained &/or posted for all who receive services.
    5. Staff provides services in a timely and reliable fashion; changes/exceptions are clearly communicated.
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    1. Our organization provides or refers families to resources for peer support & mutual self-help.
    2. We support the concept of a caring community & take actions to develop resilience building supports.
    3. We promote community connections for the families/youth we serve.
    4. We provide opportunities for consistent, mutual support among staff.
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    1. Families/youth participate in the development & implementation of individualized goals & service plans.
    2. A Motivational Interviewing approach is used to determine readiness for change & preferred actions.
    3. Staff participates in team building/ organizational improvement practices.
    4. Continuous quality improvement activities are part of the organization’s culture.
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    1. When feasible, families/ youth exercise choice in the way services are provided, e.g. site, individual/group, provider, etc.
    2. Feedback about organizational services are sought from families/youth.
    3. Families/youth serve on our organization's governing board and/or advisory committee.
    4. Staff provides regular feedback to organizational leaders about the workplace environment.
    5. Staff serves on the organization's governing board and/or advisory board.
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    1. Our environment reflects/honors the diverse groups in our community.
    2. Services/reading materials are available in the languages that families/youth prefer.
    3. Staff training is provided re: culturally appropriate practices and equity.
    4. Program policies & practices address issues of cultural and historical oppression in the population we serve.
    5. Program policies & practices address gender-related needs in the population we serve, including individuals who are transgender.
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    1. There is a TIA champion/ committee responsible for assessing trauma related needs & developing a plan.
    2. Our leadership communicates support & guidance for implementing TIA.
    3. Our organization supports staff training regarding trauma, and trauma-informed responses.
    4. Our Human Resource policies & practices address the impact of secondary traumatic stress.
    5. Our organization has partnerships with community agencies that provide trauma­ specific services.
    6. We utilize evidenced-based practices to screen, assess & treat individuals in need of trauma-specific services.