Committee

Trauma and Resiliency

The Trauma and Resiliency Committee spreads awareness and conducts trainings to support and implement new practices in schools, courts, health, and social service departments. This committee seeks to connect people and private agencies across disciplines and encourage them to identify gaps in their policies and practices to implement trauma-informed care.

TICN (1)

Committee Chairs

Lynette Diaz: Deputy Director at James City County Social Services

Michelle Justiniano: Management Analyst at York County Community Services

IMG 6096
NCSAW Toolkit: Carry the Message

How SUD Treatment Agencies Can Help Child Welfare Agencies Meet the Safety Needs of Children

An Overview of Substance Use Trends and Their Potential Effects on Child Safety

Provides an overview of current and emerging substance use trends and their effects on families and child safety. Includes collaborative based practice- and systems-level strategies to ensure child safety.

Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Agencies Partnering with Child Welfare Systems

Topic(s): Building Collaborative Capacity, Professional Development, Safety and Risk

Section: Policy and Practice Resources

An Overview of Substance Use Trends and Their Potential Effects on Child Safety

Provides an overview of current and emerging substance use trends and their effects on families and child safety. Includes collaborative based practice- and systems-level strategies to ensure child safety.

Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Agencies Partnering with Child Welfare Systems

Topic(s): Building Collaborative Capacity, Professional Development, Safety and Risk

Section: Policy and Practice Resources

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Expolitation Resources

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is committed to providing resources and assistance to protect children from child sexual exploitation. The resources included on this page can help survivors and their families navigate the best path to take.

Additional Resources

Coping Tips

Coping is an ongoing process that requires intention and practice. When you develop effective coping strategies, you can improve your overall well-being and manage stress in a healthy way. 

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Trauma and Resiliency

Crisis & Prevention Lifelines

Three Strategies:

  • Define what trauma and resilience mean for the Historic Triangle
  • Support the community and the workforce in how to respond to traumatic experiences, by creating time and space to share experiences and solutions
  • Effectively share current resources, training, and presentations that are best for the community and the workforce