These resources are a part of our new series of ‘Spotlights.’
These case studies are co-produced with organisations and people across Wales who are leading initiatives at the community level which are already contributing to the vision for Wales to become a trauma-informed nation by working in a trauma-informed way. The purpose of these reports is to shine a light on the existing approaches, celebrate their work and continue to inform and support the implementation of the Trauma-informed Wales Framework and further development of our Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (TrACE) informed organisational toolkit.
*A transcript of the video is available on request.
SPOTLIGHT ON ANGLESEY: A TRAUMA INFORMED ISLAND
This poster sets out Anglesey’s journey, starting with looked after children in schools and developing a common language across children’s services, voluntary and statutory agencies and embedded in the communities of the island itself. This journey is founded on a strengths-based approach which builds into the connection, engagement, civic assets and the natural resources of the people and the island itself, to create a positive psychosocial environment and a high level of community resilience. There are exciting developments planned and underway for the future as Anglesey moves forward to realising its vision of a whole system approach, looking beyond behaviours to understand anyone can experience adversity and trauma in their lives, and rooted in empathy and compassion.
Spotlight Series- Anglesey
SPOTLIGHT ON HOME- START CYMRU
This report outlines the work of Home-Start Cymru; a charity which provides emotional and practical support to families in need across Wales using a non-judgmental, compassionate and strengths-based approach which is built on trust. This case study shows how the NYTH/NEST Framework which underpins Home Start’s approach, is aligned to the values and principles of the Trauma-informed Wales Framework – which together are working to build and sustain a strengths and children’s rights-based, whole system approach to mental health and wellbeing for children, families, Home Start Cymru’s volunteers and workforce.
Spotlight Series- Home- Start Cymru