Happy Wednesday!

As the weather heats up, so does the activity to propel the trauma-informed movement forward. A few big-ticket items we're particularly excited about this month include:

  • The White House has released its National Drug Control Strategy, which included a heavy emphasis on preventing substance use disorder through addressing trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
     
  • Congress has reinstated the process of directing federal funds for local projects, and CTIPP helped several trauma-informed organizations apply.
     
  • The Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act has now cleared the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate committees unanimously. CTIPP led a coalition of 13 endorsing organizations in a letter and press release to Congressional leadership, urging a final vote in both Chambers as soon as possible.
     
  • #WeHealUS is live! The campaign honors May as Mental Health Awareness Month by amplifying the hard work of individuals, organizations, and local/state governments building resilience and healing. Check out their resources and calendar of events and promote your relevant activities this month online utilizing our #WeHealUS hashtag.

Thank you for your continued commitment to the trauma-informed movement and for building hope and healing in your communities. Please continue to let us know how we can assist and support your efforts.

Sincerely,

CTIPP

CALLS TO ACTION

 
  • Help Grow the National Trauma Campaign. Want to join our nationwide grassroots campaign to engage congressional offices and other federal leaders in supporting policies, programs, legislation, and appropriations that prevent and respond to childhood trauma and build resilience? If you have not already done so, then please join us today – we have sign-up forms for individuals and organizations. And please encourage others to join the Campaign as well!
 

JOIN CTIPP'S MONTHLY CALL ON MAY 18, 2022:

Our next Community Action Network (CAN) call will explore how poverty reduction can have a direct positive impact on children’s brain development. Our featured speaker is Kimberly Noble, M.D., Ph.D., professor at Columbia Teachers College, and co-founder of Trauma Free NYC. REGISTER TODAY!

Dr. Noble was the lead author of a recent study featured in the New York Times that found modest cash stipends to new mothers led to more fast-paced brain activity in their children, which had previously been associated with higher cognitive skills. The study has important implications for government policy and trauma-informed approaches.

The April CTIPP CAN call featured a presentation from Rebecca Robuck on Journey to Success. Journey to Success is a new and emerging policy campaign that seeks to improve outcomes for all youth and young adults who experience foster care. (SEE ALSO: Resources and presentation slides)

SAVE THE DATE: UPCOMING WEBINARS

  • May 16: Up to 90% of older adults have experienced at least one traumatic event. A National Council on Aging webinar will address the importance of a trauma-informed care framework to create a community environment that understands, recognizes, and responds to trauma in older adults. (FREE)
  • May 25: The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) are teaming up to present a free webinar: Now What? – Mental Health Issues in Post-COVID America. Join with the passcode 6268721#. (FREE)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy & Practice
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(215) 370-1362 | jesse@traumacampaign.org

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