Trauma Informed Care – Effects of Trauma

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When serving people experiencing homelessness, it’s important to understand their experiences. We can help them stabilize more quickly by using a trauma-informed lens. Click this video to learn more about the effects of trauma from Lily Catalano of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council.

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