Implementing trauma-informed care at a non-profit human service agency in Alaska: assessing knowledge, attitudes, and readiness for change

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 550-563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicia F Marvin ◽  
Rebecca Volino Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Human Service ◽  
Readiness For Change ◽  
Service Agency ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Trauma Informed Care ◽  
Trauma Informed ◽  
Human Service Agency

scholarly journals Promoting Ethical Discussions and Decision Making in a Human Service Agency

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 905-913
Author(s):  
Linda A. LeBlanc ◽  
Olivia M. Onofrio ◽  
Amber L. Valentino ◽  
Joshua D. Sleeper
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Human Service ◽  
Service Agency ◽  
Human Service Agency

Attitudes toward Supervisors in a Human Service Agency

1983 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 57-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela A. Russell ◽  
Michael W. Lankford ◽  
Dr. Richard M. Grinnell
Keyword(s):  
Human Service ◽  
Service Agency ◽  
Human Service Agency

Using feminist theory as a research method in the examination of trauma-informed care in a non-profit organisation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly L. Hardner ◽  
Molly R. Wolf
Keyword(s):  
Feminist Theory ◽  
Research Method ◽  
The United States ◽  
Organisational Culture ◽  
Positive Direction ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Trauma Informed Care ◽  
Trauma Informed ◽  
Emotional Safety ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this qualitative study was to gather information about the experiences of staff at a non-profit agency in the United States as the organisation transitioned towards the implementation of trauma-informed care (TIC). In non-profit organisations, TIC (that is, safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment) enhances the wellbeing of employees and clients by acknowledging the impact of trauma and reducing the risk of retraumatisation. Feminist theory was utilised to inform this study to empower participants to voice their experiences and to analyse the organisation’s commitment to the principles of TIC. Four focus groups were conducted (N = 17 participants in total) and all participants reported that the organisational culture was moving in a positive direction. Even in the early stages of the implementation of TIC, management reported feeling empowered and supported by the organisation; however, many participants noted that significant work will need to continue to enhance the emotional safety and empowerment of direct-line workers.

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