1. Trauma Informed Care in Indian Country
February 18
Dolores Subia BigFoot,PhD Indian Country Child Trauma Center
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK

2. References:
Felitti VJ, Anda RF, Nordenberg D, Williamson DF, Spitz AM, Edwards V, Koss MP, Marks JS. Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults: the adverse childhood experiences (ACE) study. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 1998;14:245–258.
Evidence-Based Practices for Children Exposed to Violence
National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) Evidence Standard Rating—For more information, go to
Hughes, H. M., Graham-Bermann, S. A., & Gruber, G. (2001). Resilience in children exposed to domestic violence. In S. A. Graham-Bermann & J. L. Edleson (Eds.), Domestic violence in the lives of children: The future of research, intervention, and social policy (pp ). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Straus, M. (1992). Children as witnesses to marital violence: a risk factor. Columbus, OH: Ross Laboratories.
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3. Resources
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4. References http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48770
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5. References:
Felitti VJ, Anda RF, Nordenberg D, Williamson DF, Spitz AM, Edwards V, Koss MP, Marks JS. Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults: the adverse childhood experiences (ACE) study. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 1998;14:245–258.
Evidence-Based Practices for Children Exposed to Violence
National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) Evidence Standard Rating—For more information, go to
Hughes, H. M., Graham-Bermann, S. A., & Gruber, G. (2001). Resilience in children exposed to domestic violence. In S. A. Graham-Bermann & J. L. Edleson (Eds.), Domestic violence in the lives of children: The future of research, intervention, and social policy (pp ). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Straus, M. (1992). Children as witnesses to marital violence: a risk factor. Columbus, OH: Ross Laboratories.
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6. References:
Defending Childhood Initiative link to the US Department of Justice for all DOJ CEV efforts:
Kilpatrick, D., Saunders, B.E., & Smith, D.W. (2003) Youth Victimization: Prevalence and Implications. Washington, DC: National Institute of Justice.
Koss, M., Polacca, M., Yuan N., et al “Adverse Childhood Exposures and Alcohol Dependence Among Seven Tribes” American Journal of Preventative Medicine, 2003, pp. 238
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7. References http://www.nasmhpd.org
Adoelscent Brain and Trauma Implications for Practice.pdf
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8. Trauma Resources
National Center for Trauma-Informed Care
National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
The Anna Institute.
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9. Sample of Models, Guides and Resources
The Anna Institute.
Developing Trauma-Informed Organizations, Inst. for
Health and Recovery.
Risking Connection, Sidran Institute.
The Sanctuary Model, CommunityWorks.
Using Trauma Theory to Design Service Systems,
Fallot & Harris, Community Connections.
Provide school resources / websites
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10. Contact Information
Dolores Subia BigFoot, PhD, Indian Country Child Trauma Center University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK or
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