Trauma-informed care in child/family welfare services
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2016
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Australian Institute of Family Studies
Abstract
This paper aims to define and clarify what trauma-informed service delivery means in the
context of delivering child/family welfare services in Australia. Exposure to traumatic life
events such as child abuse, neglect and domestic violence is a driver of service need. Policies
and service providers must respond appropriately to people who are dealing with trauma
and its effects in order to ensure best outcomes for individuals and families using these
services. In addition to evidence-based programs or clinical interventions that are specific to
addressing trauma symptoms, such as trauma-focused cognitive behaviour therapy, there
is a need for broader organisational- or service-level systems of care that respond to the
needs of clients with a lived experience of trauma that go beyond a clinical response. Some
of the challenges identified in implementing and embedding trauma-informed care across
services and systems are discussed. (Author Abstract)
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child abuse, treatment, therapy, International Resources, Australia
Citation
Wall, L., Higgins, D. J., & Hunter, C. (2016). Trauma-informed care in child/family welfare services. Australian Institute of Family Studies. 19 pp.