Trauma support and resilience: new programs for children and families.
This Act aims to improve the identification and support for children and families experiencing trauma. It introduces grants for local communities, hospitals, and schools to develop trauma prevention and resilience-building programs, and to train professionals and service providers. Citizens will gain better access to psychological and social support services, especially in environments affected by violence or poverty, contributing to improved health and safety.
Key points
Local communities will receive funding to create coordinated support programs for children and families affected by trauma, increasing access to help.
Hospitals can implement interventions for patients after overdoses, suicide attempts, or injuries to reduce readmissions and improve health outcomes.
Teachers and school staff will be trained to support students with trauma experiences, fostering safer and more supportive learning environments.
The number of mental health professionals for infants and young children will increase, as will service providers (e.g., law enforcement) trained in trauma response, improving intervention quality.
Practical toolkits will be developed for frontline providers (e.g., teachers, caregivers, first responders) to identify and support children and families in crisis, facilitating quick and effective assistance.
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