This report entitled Trauma-Informed Care and Trauma Specific Services: A Comprehensive Approach to Trauma Intervention by the American Institute for Research discusses the need to improve services by establishing a thorough overall process for addressing this common challenge in human services
The report entitled In-Home and Residential Long-Term Supports and Services (LTSS) for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Status and Trends 2018 describes status and trends in publicly funded long-term services ending June 30, 2018.
This document entitled “Leading a Culture of Safety: A Blueprint for Success” discusses how traditionally in healthcare (and other services) when mistakes are made the focus is mainly on punishing people for mistakes. Culture of safety strategies are used to design a culture of trust and accountability in organizations so that strategies for deeper level […]
This updated (in 2019) document from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) entitled Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment (SAMHSA) describes a positive support called Motivational Interviewing
Minnesota is one of the healthiest places to live—if you’re white. But Minnesotans who are Indigenous or people of color have a much different experience, one characterized by some of the country’s largest disparities in heart health outcomes. Click here to read how a new Center for Chronic Disease Reduction and Equity Promotion Across Minnesota […]
Local agencies across the United States are deploying algorithms with little oversight and, sometimes, little awareness of the potential consequences. The Pittsburgh Task Force on Public Algorithms seeks to establish best practices and practical guidance for those municipalities seeking to ensure algorithmic accountability and equity for all residents.
This new post from the Early Learning Network talks about how positive, sustained relationships for young children, both within classrooms and across home-school settings, are a key factor in promoting social skills and reducing problem behaviors.
Why have schools been reluctant to provide this evidence-based intervention for students with autism, and is there a path forward? This article in the Phi Delta Kappan is a helpful guide through this complex territory.
