This discussion will make the connection between trauma and addiction and criminal behavior, then describe a trauma-informed treatment program in Montana that has proven to be a great success for residents. It will examine the critical importance of adding trauma-informed practices to the correctional officer role, yielding greater job fulfillment and improving retention.

Educational Objectives

• Describe trauma's connection to addiction and criminal behavior
• Examine how a trauma-informed environment can heal at the neurobiological level
• Discuss how trauma-informed practices add value for both residents and staff members

Skill Level Basic

Content Areas Mental Health, Professional Issues