Trauma Informed Schools
OhioHWC is one of many initiatives supporting Trauma Informed Care in schools. Find more information about Trauma Informed Schools:
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
OhioMHAS is a cabinet level state agency that is responsible for providing leadership in mental health and addiction research, prevention, treatment and recovery. The agency maintains six regional psychiatric hospitals, the statewide pharmacy, and several prison recovery services in addition to its Columbus headquarters. OhioMHAS works closely with local and other statewide entities to provide care and resources to all Ohioans.
Ohio Educational Service Center Association
Ohio's Educational Service Centers (ESCs) are dedicated to providing school districts with professional development, technology, support, planning, and administrative services that help improve student learning, enhance the quality of instruction, expand equitable access to resources and maximize operating and fiscal efficiencies.
Office of Justice Programs: Office for Victims of Crime "Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma" Videos and Resources.
Following is the link to download the video about children exposed to violence. It's free and downloadable. It's a great eight minute video about how children's exposure to violence affects them.
Trauma and Learning Policy Initiative: Helping Traumatized Children Learn Volume 1:
Following is the link to download "The Purple Book" which summarizes the research from psychology and neurobiology that documents the impact trauma from exposure to violence can have on children's learning, behavior and relationships in school. This is our "go to" for the Handle With Care program.
