We believe just as families and communities can collectively experience trauma, they can also come together connectedly for healing, resilience and restoration. The CRSS focuses on building trauma and resilience-informed families, organizations and communities through education, training and consultation. We utilize Restorative and Trauma Informed Practices on a micrco and macro level.

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We follow Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration's (SAMHSA) 

6 Principles of a Trauma-Informed Approach

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• Safety: The trauma-informed community prevents violence/conflict and creates safe physical environments.

• Trustworthiness and Transparency:  The trauma-informed community cultivates positive relationships among families, residents, police, schools, and others. It values and encourage honesty and transparency. 

• Empowerment, Voice and Choice:  The trauma-informed community ensures opportunities for success and advancement are available for all. It listens to the voice of all parties and empowers one another through choice.

• Collaboration:  The trauma-informed community promotes relationships and partnerships. 

• Peer Support:  The trauma-informed community engages individuals and communities to work together on issues of common concern. 

• History, Gender, Culture:  The trauma-informed community values and supports history, culture, and diversity.