This week’s featured Actions
In advance of this September’s launch, here are some sample solutions
from the business, faith, health care, government, and civic sectors.
Stay tuned for more actions and more sectors in the coming weeks!
Implement trauma-informed practices
Work in partnership with leaders in low-income areas of your region to design and implement a trauma-informed approach to care.
Partner with community leaders to develop neighborhood improvement projects
Create a team of congregants to work with resident and community leaders in designing and implementing projects in areas with high levels of violence.
Provide remediation and healing support for residents of all ages
Adapt your faith-focused approach in communities where trauma-informed care and crisis-level responsiveness are needed.
Provide research support to community safety efforts
Colleges and universities can work with local communities to conduct action research on violence prevention.
Emphasize trauma-informed care
Use trauma-informed practices to support your students, as trauma is one of the largest public health issues facing children today, especially those in poverty.