National Center for Trauma-Informed Care and Alternatives to Restraint and Seclusion Webinar Series

Communities Addressing Trauma and Community Strife Using Trauma-Informed Approaches

Part Five: Cultural, Historical, and Gender Issues: Understanding the Impact of Historical Trauma on Communities

Monday, August 28, 2017 | 1–2:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Join us for a monthly webinar series that will highlight communities working to improve resiliency and responsiveness to community incidents. The series, sponsored by SAMHSA's National Center for Trauma-Informed Care and Alternatives to Seclusion and Restraint, will take place from April through September 2017 on the fourth Monday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Part five of the series will highlight a broad range of unique and innovative strategies that include educational and culturally sensitive trauma-informed initiatives to promote healthy communities. Samuel Simmons, a behavioral consultant with expertise in historical trauma, will address historical trauma in our communities and identify strategies that work to address the importance of understanding intergenerational trauma.

To participate in the webinar on August 28, please register online at the link provided below. When you register, you may see a sign-in dialogue box. If so, please click on the "OK" button, and you will be directed to the registration page.

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Empowerment, Voice, and Choice: The Holistic Life Foundation | Monday, September 25, 2017, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time (Part 6 of 6)

Trauma-Informed Innovations in Crisis Services

Part Five: Cultural, Historical, and Gender Issues: The Ali Forney Center

Monday, August 28, 2017 | 3–4 p.m. Eastern Time

Join us for a monthly webinar series that will highlight the innovative work of crisis service providers employing a trauma-informed approach. The series, sponsored by SAMHSA's National Center for Trauma-Informed Care and Alternatives to Seclusion and Restraint, will take place from April through September 2017 on the fourth Monday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time.

Part five of the series will feature a presentation from staff at the Ali Forney Center (AFC) in New York City, the largest program dedicated to meeting the needs of LGBTQ homeless youth in the nation. AFC provides a comprehensive range of services to LGBTQ homeless and street-based youth, including a drop-in center, mobile outreach, and emergency housing. AFC’s Peer Educator program is based on the recognition that homeless youth are most likely to trust outreach workers who have experienced homelessness themselves. In addition, the community outreach program is designed to help mental health providers serve LGBTQ youth in a culturally competent manner.

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