Phase 3: Trauma Responsive

During this developmental phase, the organization and staff will be identifying TIC opportunities and noticing what is already trauma informed. The workgroup (and others) will review organizational policies and practice in order to develop a work plan of action. Priorities will be established and monitored. The steps for this phase include Gather Information, and Prioritize & Create Plan.

Gather Information

A trauma informed care (TIC) approach involves all levels of an agency making small adjustments while simultaneously working on big changes. During this effort, agencies can use information and data to identify opportunities for TIC, highlight current trauma informed practices, and measure progress in implementation.

Prioritize and Create Plan

While trauma informed care (TIC) rests on a well-defined set of principles and values, the application of TIC will vary from setting to setting. Because TIC becomes part of an organization’s culture and approach to service delivery, agencies will prioritize opportunities reflecting their own circumstances and environments. Identifying a method for prioritizing these opportunities and developing a work plan will help an agency move forward without becoming overwhelmed by the possibilities. Following are some considerations that might make this process easier.