Trauma Matters
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First published in 2002, Trauma Matters is a quarterly publication dedicated to the dissemination of information on trauma and best-practices in trauma-informed care.
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Are you an expert on trauma, represent an organization providing trauma-informed care, or have lived experience with addiction or trauma? Share your knowledge and insights with our community by submitting articles to Trauma Matters. Whether you have a narrative, research findings, case studies, or best practices to share, your contribution will help us to educate and empower others in the field. Be a part of the conversation that shapes the future of trauma-informed care! To contribute, contact our editor, Alana Valdez at avaldez@womensconsortium.org.

Trauma Matters Spring 2025
Incarceration Series, Part 1:
Pre-Incarceration
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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Exploring Trauma at Every Stage of Incarceration: A Letter from the Editor by Alana Valdez, MA
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Supporting Military Veterans in the Connecticut Criminal Justice System by Varsha DuBose, DSW, LCSW
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Youth Trauma and Diversion by Donna Pfommer, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at Tow Youth Justice Institute
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Ask the Experts: An Interview with Chris Burke, LCSW, LADC, Assistant Director of the DMHAS Division of Forensic Services by Kim Karanda, PhD, LCSW
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A Better Way Forward: How Alternatives in the Community Help Break the Cycle by Beth Hines, Executive Director of Community Partners in Action