trauma

Child welfare professionals face unique challenges such as secondary trauma as they undertake the day-to-day work of providing safety and stability to families.

This issue addresses the question of how to incorporate trauma-informed organizational and practice strategies into child welfare practice.

This issue of CW360° is dedicated to exploring holistic views of well-being with a strong emphasis on addressing unresolved trauma as a key to better outcomes for children, youth, and families. Throughout this publication you will find research, policy, and practice strategies that reflect the emerging aspects of this work today.

The focus of this issue of CW360 is confronting racism in child welfare and finding engaged solutions. In this issue, we explore the historical and ongoing racism embedded in the child welfare system. Additionally, authors offer approaches and possible solutions to address racist practices and policies that continue to cause harm.