In conclusion, as a future teacher, it is important to understand my responsibility to report any suspected child neglect or abuse. Even if my future student does not give me permission to report the incident, if the child is in danger, it is my responsibility to report. By keeping his promise of confidentiality to J.D., Dr. Pesce put J.D. in great danger. The student was in danger at school because of the misconduct of the teacher, and he was in danger outside of school because of his shame and suicidal thoughts and tendencies.
The trauma these children faced followed them for the rest of their lives, and it got passed on to their children indirectly and also directly: “... The survivors are like family. We experienced trauma in childhood because we were separated from our biological families. Many times we had to look after each other in desperate situations. Today, as adults, we are healing collectively, like a spiritual family” (Knockwood 10).
The legal decision in this case could greatly impact the future of education for students who suffer from horrible circumstances that they bring to school. According to Mark Rosenbaum, an attorney with Public Counsel, “If you really want to do something about the achievement gap, childhood trauma is the place to start” (Watanabe, 2015). In my experience working with students from trauma-filled backgrounds for almost 20 years, I can attest that they bring their home lives to school, and if the education system does not address their needs the consequences for them could be devastating. Issues such as chemical dependency, poverty, violence, and involvement in the prison system are examples of potential negative outcomes for untreated mental health issues including violence and trauma. “For many, such traumas have been multiple and prolonged throughout life, and such experiences are intertwined with mental illness, substance abuse, and behavioral problems” (Whitten, 2012).
This is extremely important to mention and to teach students about because we are unaware of so many people who go through violence and trauma, and we must figure out ways to bring it to an end and help those who
Trauma informed care, is a strategy that many providers are using to connect experiences with various behaviors such as
Manne speaks to the benefit of trigger warnings and even the necessity of their use. Manne explains that it is inevitable that many of her students have experienced some sort of trauma. Students vulnerable to topics presented are able to adequately prepare themselves for a topic when trigger warnings are provided. It is difficult to predict how a student may respond to a sensitive topic. People are always on a recovery journey and people are different places will react in different ways.
Research has consistently shown that individuals who experience adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction, are more likely to engage in criminal behavior later in life. These adverse experiences can have a lasting impact on an individual's cognitive, emotional, and social development, which in turn can influence their behavior. For example, individuals who experience neglect or abuse may struggle with issues related to trust, attachment, and self-esteem, which can lead to difficulties in forming healthy relationships or coping with stress. This can contribute to a range of negative outcomes, including substance abuse, aggression, and criminal behavior. Studies have also shown that early interventions, such as therapy or support services for at-risk youth, can help mitigate the negative effects of adverse experiences and reduce the likelihood of criminal behavior.
It should also trigger assessment of revictimization” (Cotter 1). This is more evidence supporting again how childhood trauma cause mental health problems when the person gets into adulthood, but also says that it can lead to
Overall, I think that neglect trauma can be predictor in future juvenile delinquency, which has been proven to be a growing problem. There is a rising number of children in the criminal justice system with a trauma history, therefore the system needs to be more proactive about helping the children with trauma, specifically those with neglect trauma. DCFS should follow up on all reported cases, and judges should make harsher judgments to ensure that the children in neglect cases are getting the resources that they need such as, food, shelter, and clothing. Neglect cases should be decreasing with the help of programs like Redeploy and TARGET. TARGET has been proven to very successful in helping those juveniles, who are already in the system,
While working within the child welfare system, it is important to recognise the trauma-informed care should explore further into psychological safety of children to benefit their long-term welfare. One of the first focuses a social worker should take when working with this family would be to: maximise physical and psychological safety for the children and family. Workers should have an open dialogue with the family to fully understand what support they need. Through this action, a second one of creating a safety plan may be of benefit to maintain everyone safety. This plan should incorporate protecting the children from their mother and any of her current or previous partners, include everyone’s perspective and what fears they may have (Child Welfare Foundation Training, 2015).
The two extreme positions either rest on the argument that trigger warnings should be mandatory because victims should not be exposed to traumatizing topics while learning, or that they are detrimental because it coddle students. Both positions need to be examined in order to understand why one side weighs heavier than the other. First, some people argue that these warnings should be a mandatory part of the curriculum for the emotional well-being of students. Trigger warnings are a way for students to have control over an unjust situation where they might feel traumatized. Trauma in the classroom disengages the student and impedes their willingness to learn.
My findings showed that millions of kids experience some form of trauma each year, therefore, the brains of our young population are being negatively obstructed. Because of the impact, attention problems are formed, aggression, anxiety, and
As a provider of mental health services in Texas, we will discuss the benefits of trauma-informed care: Creates a Sense of Safety Trauma-informed care creates a sense of safety in patients. This enables them to feel mentally and physically safe which increases the chances of patients engaging with their treatment. Trauma-informed care can also be helpful
Introduction: Trauma is defined as exposure to past physical, sexual or emotional victimization. Trauma informed care is an emerging value that is seen as fundamental to effective and contemporary mental health nursing practice Muskett, 2013. It aims to recognize the trauma and how it has impacted on an individual’s life. This will try and help reduce practices that might re traumatize the patient such as strip search, pat down, seclusion, restraint, and help creative a comfortable yet therapeutic environment for clients in a clinical setting. This paper attempts to recognize the importance of trauma informed care, the principles of trauma informed care and effective evaluation tools to help assess past trauma and how can re traumatisation
I have addressed and support individuals through all types of trauma, heard countless trauma narratives and provided crisis intervention on all levels of care. I hope to advance my education at the University of Kentucky due to the experience and esteem of the trauma care from this organization. I completed my TF-CBT training and countless other CEUs to better clinical practice from this organization. I have supported individual and family care through the UK CATS clinic throughout my career. My future focus in practice will be aimed towards better identifying and implementing nurturing environments to better serve the individuals that have been effected by trauma.
