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Trauma-Informed Assessment Tool 1 Reviewer name(s): Date: 1. TRAUMA-INFORMED STAFF In order for individual staff members to operate in a trauma-informed manner, they must have the time, training and practice skills around interpersonal interactions and personal reflection. These skills must be part of ongoing career development and be supported by peers and management. Throughout this document, reference to "staff" includes both paid and unpaid workers in the organization, regardless of their role. 1.1 Leadership At the administrative level, a commitment to trauma-informed practice is essential to support the cultural change of the organization. Administration provides guidance, direction, and ongoing review of the implementation of trauma-informed practice. Overall Leadership Style 1.1.1 Leadership promotes democratic and collaborative principles (e.g. democratic engagement, interprofessional collaboration). Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.1.2 Leadership styles incorporate knowledge of trauma. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.1.3 Leadership allows staff time and other resources to focus on ensuring that services are trauma- informed (e.g. space, funding, training). Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.1.4 Leadership is aware that employees may have been affected by traumatic events in their lives. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments:

Trauma-Informed Assessment Tool 2 1.1.5 Leadership empowers staff to use their own judgement. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.1.6 Leadership recognizes that working with individuals who have experienced trauma may exacerbate personal experience of trauma for staff. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.1.7 Managers and supervisors understand the impact of trauma in the lives of their clients. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: Collaboration 1.1.8 Collaboration and shared decision making is a key part of leadership style (e.g. all-staff meetings, all staff surveys). Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.1.9 Clients are consulted in the development of new programming. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.1.10 Clients and staff are encouraged to provide suggestions, feedback, and ideas, and there is a structured process (e.g. website, client survey, client feedback boxes). Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments:

Trauma-Informed Assessment Tool 3 1.1.11 Experiential data are considered when implementing or evaluating programs. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: Point of Responsibility 1.1.12 There is a staff member who is responsible for implementing trauma-informed services (initiative, committee, working group) that is supported by administration. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.1.13 Organization employs a peer support and wellness specialist or committee. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.2 Training for Staff It is important for staff to receive initial and ongoing training related to trauma-informed practice to ensure that staff knowledge and skills remain current and clinically relevant as research and clinical experience continue to provide new knowledge. Essential Training 1.2.1 All staff, at all levels, receive basic foundational training in trauma-informed practice as part of their job orientation. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.2.2 All staff have opportunities for continued training (as appropriate) that furthers their understanding of trauma (e.g. conflict resolution, cultural competencies). Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments:

Trauma-Informed Assessment Tool 4 Additional Important Training Topic Areas: 1.2.3 Links between mental health, substance use, and trauma (and co-occurring disorders). Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.2.4 Cultural sensitivity (e.g. different cultural practices, beliefs, rituals; different cultural responses to trauma; the importance of linking cultural safety and trauma-informed practice). Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.2.5 How gender influences the types of trauma experienced, as well as individual and systemic responses to trauma. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.2.6 Communication and relationship skills including non-confrontational limit setting, “people first” language (e.g. people who are experiencing homelessness), reflective listening skills. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.2.7 Minimizing re-traumatization, coping skills, violence prevention program, de-escalation strategies and grounding (e.g. non-violent crisis intervention, cognitive behaviour therapy). Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.2.8 Vicarious trauma, how it manifests and ways of minimizing its effects including self-care, resiliency, and personal/professional boundaries. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments:

Trauma-Informed Assessment Tool 5 1.2.9 Understanding and recognizing fight, flight, freeze responses. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.2.10 Developing the capacity to self-regulate and be self-compassionate through various means. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.2.11 Understanding and appreciating the theory of mind/body/spirit connection. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.2.12 Suicide prevention (e.g. Assist). Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.2.13 Staff members are released from their usual duties so that they may attend above training. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.3 Support and Mentorship of Staff Approaches for minimizing vicarious trauma and supporting practitioner self-care on a program-wide level are essential components of trauma-informed practice. Regular Supervision and Peer Support 1.3.1 All staff who work with people who have been affected by trauma have structured, strength- based supervision from someone who understands the impact of trauma. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments:

Trauma-Informed Assessment Tool 6 1.3.2 Opportunities for peer support and consultation are scheduled regularly. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.3.3 Practitioners have opportunities for group case consultation (e.g. Interprofessional collaboration). Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.3.4 Management and co-workers are available to provide formal and informal mentoring to help staff understand their own stress reactions. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: Staff Meetings 1.3.5 Regular staff meetings include opportunities for knowledge exchange on working with trauma. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.3.6 Staff are encouraged to discuss ethical issues associated with defining personal and professional boundaries. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments: 1.3.7 Issues related to safety/self-care addressed at staff meetings. Strongly supported In progress Not yet integrated Not applicable Comments:

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