SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

Publication Date: 2014
Tag(s): mental health, victim services
Author(s): the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Abstract: The purpose of this document is to develop a working concept of trauma and a trauma-informed approach and to develop a shared understanding of these concepts that would be acceptable and appropriate across an array of service systems and stakeholder groups.