How Being Trauma-Informed Improves Criminal Justice Responses

SAMHSA’s GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation, operated by Policy Research Associates, Inc. (PRA), is known nationally for its work in regard to people with behavioral health needs involved in the criminal justice system.

Training Objectives

• Increase understanding of trauma
• Create an awareness of the impact of trauma on behavior
• Develop trauma-informed responses

NOTE: This training will be conducted virtually. Participants must keep their cameras on for the entire session. Anyone who is not visible on camera will be asked to attend a future session.