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Commonwealth Discusses Effects of Trauma, Highlights Work to Embed Trauma-Informed Focus Across Systems

August 2, 2020August 2, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller and Governor’s Office of Advocacy and Reform Executive Director Dan Jurman this past discussed the far-reaching effects of trauma …

Government / Mental Health / Pennsylvania

Wolf Administration Releases ‘Trauma-Informed PA’ Plan with Recommendations and Steps for the Commonwealth and Providers to Become Trauma-Informed

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — As a companion to Governor Tom Wolf’s multi-agency effort and anti-stigma initiative, Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters, the Office of Advocacy and Reform (OAR) released the …

Education / Pennsylvania

Sappey Bestowed Foot Soldier of Justice Award by NAACP for Championing Trauma-informed Education in PA

December 19, 2019December 18, 2019 - by MyChesCo

MEDIA, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, received the prestigious Foot Soldier for Justice Award from the NAACP Media Area Branch on Saturday.