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Research Slides(ppt) from “A Child’s Path to Mental Illness and Suicide” (Includes ACE Study and other research) Ann Jennings, Ph.D.

• One page chart on Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health and Well-Being over the Lifespan. Ann Jennings Ph.D.

• Adverse Childhood Experiences Study
  

• The Relationship of Adverse childhood Experiences to Adult Health: Turning Gold into Lead (pdf)Vincent J. Felitti, MD
  

• Other ACE articles upon request: Ann Jennings: afj@gwi.net
  
  
• Trauma Books Young Children---Recommended Books on Preventing or Helping Young Children with Difficult or Traumatic Experiences (2006) Annotated list compiled by members of Mid-Coast Maine Trauma Informed Community.

• The Damaging Consequences of Violence and Trauma: Facts, Discussion Points, and Recommendations for the Behavioral Health System. (2004)

• Trauma and Recovery: The aftermath of violence - from domestic abuse to political terror. (1992) Judith Lewis Herman, M.D. http://www.amazon.com
  
  
• What is Psychological Trauma? Esther Giller...

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• Institutional Retraumatization (pdf)(2003) Ann Jennings, Ph.D.
  
  
• Community Retraumatization: Trauma survivors speak out about how they are re-traumatized within community mental health and substance abuse service systems (1997) Ann Jennings Ph.D.

• In Their Own Words(pdf): Trauma survivors and professionals they trust tell what hurts, what helps, and what is ne
• eded for trauma services (2007) Ann Jennings Ph.D. and Ruth Ralph Ph.D. l

• Patients’ Reports of Traumatic or Harmful Experiences Within the Psychiatric Setting(pdf) (2005) Frueh et al
  

• Consumers’ Perceptions of Negative Experiences and “Sanctuary Harm” in Psychiatric Settings(pdf) (2005) Robins et al

• NASMHPD Seclusion and Restraint Policy Paper link directly to file NASMHPD Seclusion and Restraint Policy Paper
  
  
• Restraint and Seclusion (pdf)– A Risk Management Guide Includes section: “Effective Tools to Reduce the Use of Restraint and Seclusion are Well-Established and Inexpensive”.

• Maine Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services (BDS) Policy on Restraint and Seclusion with Personal Safety Form for BDS Facilities and Staff

• Preventing Child Abuse Within Youth Serving Organizations: Getting Started on Policies and Procedures
  

• Sexual Abuse of Vulnerable Adult Populations: Guidelines for Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Programs and Residential Care Facilities (Maine Policy)
  
  

• Using Trauma Theory to Design Service Systems, Editors: Maxine Harris, Roger D. Fallot Ph.D.
  
  
• Trauma-Informed Services: A Self-Assessment and Planning Protocol Community Connections: pdf, Roger D. Fallot, Ph.D. and Maxine Harris, Ph.D. Contact: Roger Fallot Ph.D. rfallot@ccdc1.org
  
  
• Trauma-Informed Program Self-Assessment Scale-- pdf, Roger Fallot Ph.D. rfallot@ccdc1.org
  
  
• Trauma-Informed Services Implementation Plan--pdf, Roger Fallot Ph.D. rfallot@ccdc1.org
  

• Criteria for Building a Trauma-Informed Mental Health Service System Ann Jennings, Ph.D.
  

• Models for Developing Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Systems and Trauma-Specific Services.--pdf, (2007) Update: Draft for Publication by SAMHSA/CMHS Ann Jennings, Ph.D(pdf)

• Blueprint for Action: Building Trauma-Informed Mental Health Service Systems: State Accomplishments(pdf), Document Organized by Individual States. Activities and Resources (2007) Update: Draft information of States’ Reports on Trauma-Informed Activities Ann Jennings, Ph.D.
  
  
• Blueprint for Action: Building Trauma-Informed Mental Health Service Systems: State Accomplishments(pdf). Document Organized to Trauma Informed Criteria.

• NASMHPD Position Statement on Services and Supports to Trauma Survivors
  

• Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) Position Statement on Services and Supports for Trauma Survivors

• South Carolina Department of Mental Health Trauma Position Paper

• Tri-County Mental Health Services Trauma Screening Questionnaire(pdf)(developed in collaboration with consumer/survivors)
  

• Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Questionnaire: Finding your ACE Score
  

• Draft (unedited) Trauma Screening and Assessment Powerpoint (2006) Ann Jennings Ph.D.(ppt)
  

• References for Draft Screening and Assessment Powerpoint (2006) Ann Jennings, Ph.D(pdf).

• Trauma Screening and Assessment: Instruments used with adults in state service systems (2006) Ann Jennings Ph.D.

• References for Trauma Screening and Assessment: Instruments used with adults in state service systems (2006) Ann Jennings Ph.D(pdf)

• Trauma Screening and Assessment for Children and Adolescents: Powerpoint (2006) Ann Jennings, Ph.D.(ppt)

• References for Trauma Screening and Assessment for Children and Adolescents (2006) Ann Jennings, Ph.D.
  
  

• Risking Connection®: A Training Curriculum for Working with Survivors of Childhood Abuse .Basic trauma training for all direct care staff. ..
  
  
• What is Trauma: An Introduction for Direct Service Providers: ½ Day Basic Trauma Training/Orientation. Community Connections DC Contact: RWolfson@ccdc1.org
  
  
• Models for Developing Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Systems and Trauma-Specific Services(pdf) (2007) Update: Draft for Publication by SAMHSA/CMHS Ann Jennings, Ph.D.
  

• Competency Model: The Maine Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services (BDS): Core Competencies for Staff ((July 2003)
  
  

• Maine Comprehensive Strategic Action Plan for Creating a System of Care Responsive to the Needs of Trauma Survivors (pdf)(1999)
  
  
• A Plan for Improving Behavioral Services for Persons with Histories of Trauma(pdf)(2003)
  

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Other Resources:

• Self Injury(pdf): Understanding Responding to People Who Live with Self-Inflicted Violence Ruta Mazelis
  
• On Being Invisible in the Mental Health System(pdf) (2003) Ann Jennings Ph.D.
  
  
• Strengthening Policies to Support Children(pdf), Youth, and Families Who Experience Trauma (Copyright 2007) by the National Center for Children in Poverty ..
  
  
• What is Psychological Trauma? Esther Giller