Assessing Alignment Between Intellectual and Developmental Disability Service Providers and Trauma-Informed Care: An Exploratory Study.

: People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are disproportionately impacted by potentially traumatic experiences, however, organizations serving this population have lagged in their integration of trauma-informed care (TIC). Trauma-informed care is a systemwide response to the pervasiveness of trauma that frequently requires an organizational shift that is rooted in staff training. Using an online state-wide survey, the present study examined beliefs and training among IDD service providers. Responses from 288 service providers suggested some alignment among beliefs and staff training content with TIC principles. Although the findings indicate a foundation for TIC, intentional efforts are needed for IDD agencies to more fully embrace TIC. Abstract People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are disproportionately impacted by potentially traumatic experiences, however, organizations serving this population have lagged in their integration of trauma-informed care (TIC). Trauma-informed care is a systemwide response to the pervasiveness of trauma that frequently requires an organizational shift that is rooted in staff training. Using an online state-wide survey, the present study examined beliefs and training among IDD service providers. Responses from 288 service providers suggested some alignment among beliefs and staff training content with TIC principles. Although the findings indicate a foundation for TIC, intentional efforts are needed for IDD agencies to more fully embrace TIC. within an organization that understands trauma and is grounded in principles of safety, choice, collaboration, empowerment, and trustworthiness. The results of this study are a promising foundation and provide some direction for change in the IDD sector. Although staff understanding and training are only part of the organizational shift toward TIC, they are significant factors that can increase the success and decrease the burden of such initiatives. It is encouraging that the results of the present study demonstrate a promising foundation as IDD agencies strive to shift toward becoming fully trauma informed.

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