The U.S. has a long history of institutional racism, systemic discrimination, and economic inequity across employment, education, criminal justice, and public assistance programs. These barriers ...

Note: This article discusses serious topics pertaining to trauma. Although some psychological wounds heal into scars on their own, others require careful tending. Each individual’s needs and ...

I recently had an interesting discussion with a scholar who is conducting her dissertation research on how trauma-informed approaches in social services are shifting urban policies. She contacted me ...

Imagine working in a factory where products on a conveyor belt with any minor defect are tossed prior to further inspection just because that is the policy. Instead of applying solutions or taking ...

Maayan Aviv, CEO, American Friends of NATAL, is a nonprofit leader with 15+ years of experience, driving impact in mental health treatment. When trauma hits, it impacts all parts of an individual’s ...