Criminal Justice and the Community Person-Centered Practices and Aging (Eveleth) EXAMPLE: Eveleth’s Story Eveleth lived in her own apartment in downtown St. Paul and had a great circle of friends. She was very independent in … Assertive Community Treatment (Jose) Jose has struggled to handle his mental illness for the past twenty years. He experiences […]
The stories on this page describe how trauma informed approaches can be used to prevent harmful events and build new skills that help with coping for children and adults.
Traumatic experiences are more common than people once thought. Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population report that they have had one or more traumatic events occur in their lives. People with developmental or other disabilities are at a higher risk. People may suffer from trauma due to loss, abuse, neglect, war, and other events. These […]
Example Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 1 Ruth is an 87-year woman who just moved to the city to be closer to her daughter after her husband passed away. Ruth’s daughter agreed to bring her meals on a weekly basis. Ruth is an independent person and prefers to spend time on her own. Ruth […]
Trauma informed care approaches are implemented across education and human service organizations. The triangle below describes a systems-change approach for promoting wellness and decreasing negative experiences due to trauma. The triangle below shows three levels of prevention: Universal or Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3. Each tier includes an increasing level of intensity that […]
Mental Health Overview Emotional health and wellness is an important part of a person’s quality of life. Mental health can change how we think, feel and act in life. It also helps us deal with stress, build friendships with people, and make good choices. People who have problems with mental health may experience changes in […]
Overview of Education Children attend school until they are young adults. Early childhood and kindergarten classes help children develop academic and social skills that they will need as they get older. Elementary and middle school students learn core academic and social skills. In high school, students prepare for jobs or get ready to attend college […]
Overview of Criminal Justice Criminal justice is a process for enforcing the law. People who are arrested face a number of penalties. Police, lawyers, courts, and correctional systems are used during the justice process. People who break the law receive some kind of punishment. Fines, time spent in jail, and other tasks are outcomes that […]
Community settings are very diverse. Restaurants, libraries, churches, and stores are part of the community. Social events and activities occur in community settings. City buildings where people go to vote and be part of town discussions are also part of the community. Each person is involved in the community in different ways. Young children, youth, […]
Upcoming Events PBS Intensive trainings are Back! Register for the PBS Intensive Trainings MNGathering Plenary Slides Presentation slides Coming soon! A video of Dupree Edwards section of the plenary will be here in 2025. Positive Support Webinars Tiered Approach to Trauma-Informed Practices: A Systems Approach (slides) Presentation of Tiered Approach to Trauma-Informed Practices: A Systems Approach (recording) […]
