Throughout the world, trauma impacts billions of people and right now, we are in the middle of experiencing collective trauma. But what are we doing about it? Well, New York can lead the way.
The COVID pandemic has exposed the weaknesses and inequities in New York’s response to the trauma that New Yorkers have faced; it is critical that we turn this crisis into an opportunity for increased awareness of the impact of trauma. With trauma being one of the most impactful yet under addressed issues in this country, we can do better. We can learn from one another and promote the need for everyone to be trauma-informed. We can help each other be equitable and responsive to everyone’s needs and differences. And we can turn the pandemic crisis into an opportunity for increased awareness on the impact of trauma.
On April 30th, ACEs Awareness Day and National Trauma-Survivors Day, the NYS Trauma-Informed Coalition invites trauma survivors, community leaders and activists, service providers, policy makers, and all impacted by ACEs to join forces and create a plan of action for a trauma-informed response. In addition to presentations on NY’s efforts to become a trauma-informed state, there will be engaging interactive activities, and participants will receive resources to share with their communities and learn about opportunities to be a part of this movement. Join us!
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