Building resilient and trauma-informed communities is crucial for fostering environments where individuals can thrive despite adversities. This not only enhances the overall well-being of the community but also promotes a sense of security and stability, which is essential for long-term growth and development. Trauma-informed communities, on the other hand, recognize the widespread impact of trauma and understand the paths to recovery. These communities are built on principles of safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity. By being trauma-informed, communities can create supportive environments that acknowledge and address the effects of trauma on individuals. This approach helps in reducing re-traumatization, promoting healing, and fostering resilience. Ultimately, trauma-informed communities are better equipped to support their members' mental and emotional health, leading to stronger, more cohesive, and compassionate societies.

Join us for this two day conference as we hear from Dr. Gregory Williams-Baylor College of Medicine, Troy McPeak and Audris Jordan-The Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU, Legislative and Legal Advocacy Panel and Erin Merryn, the force behind Erin's Law. Conference location is UHSL-Brazos Hall-103.

Coffee, Lunch and Snacks provided on Day 1; Coffee and Snacks provided on Day 2.

Conference Parking is free to attendees in Parking Lots 1 and 2 only. (Parking in other spaces will be subject to incurring fines or being towed).

CEU and TCOLE credit (11 hours) approved. CLE credit approved (8.75/.25 Ethics). Certificates will be sent post conference.

May 8 and 9 Building Resilient and Trauma Informed Communities Conference