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Addressing Trauma and Abuse in Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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For those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who have experienced abuse, trauma-informed care can prove very helpful. While many behavioral health and social service organizations have moved toward implementing trauma-informed practices, it is rarely recognized in organizations serving the IDD population.

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The State of Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training and What it Means for Your Staff

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have grown considerably, leading many experts to worry about a potential rise in crisis situations such as suicidal ideation, overdoses, and domestic violence. The majority of human services staff was unaware of 988, the new national number for suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis response. Roles and Expertise.

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NCCPR family preservation news and commentary round-up for the year 2023, Part Two

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

This has resulted in a fixation on clinical services and proprietary models rather than proactive family support. The practice of taking children from survivors of domestic violence was curbed in New York City thanks to a successful lawsuit. See also the Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law , where Prof.