In a trauma-informed school, adults in the building are trained to recognize and appropriately respond to students who have experienced trauma and traumatic stress. The school climate is built on a foundation of strong, supportive relationships and a safe positive environment. 

• Feelings of physical, social, and emotional safety in students.
• A shared understanding among staff about the impact of trauma and adversity on students.
• Positive and culturally responsive discipline policies and practices.
• Access to comprehensive school mental and behavioral health services.
• Effective community collaboration.

Benefits for Being a Trauma-Informed School

• Improved academic achievement and test scores.

• Improved school climate.

• Improved teacher sense of satisfaction and safety in being a teacher.

• Improved retention of new teachers.

• Reduction of student behavioral outbursts and referrals to the office.

• Reduction of stress for staff and students.

• Reduction in absences, detentions, and suspensions.

• Reduction in student bullying and harassment.

• Reduction in the need for special education services/classes.

• Reduction in drop-outs.

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