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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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Looking for earlier editions? Explore our comprehensive archive featuring every issue of Trauma Matters. Search by year, topic, season, author, and more! Click here to start your search. 

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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 [email protected].

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Trauma Matters Summer 2025

Trauma & Incarceration Series, Part 2

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 
 

  • The Eyes of a Silent Son by Kelvin Young, RSS 
     

  • Creating a Trauma-Informed Justice System for Women and Gender-Diverse People by Stephanie Covington, PhD, LCSW
     

  • Ask the Experts: An Interview with Jessica Bloomberg, LCSW, and Officer Bridget VanSlyke by Alicia Feller, LCSW
     

  • A Father, A Son, and the Echoes of Incarceration by Carl Bordeaux, CPRP, CARC
     

  • Ending Sexual Violence in Custody: The Ongoing Work of PREA by Alana Valdez, MA
     

  • Featured Resource: He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters by Schuyler Bailar, reviewed by Eileen Russo, MA, LADC

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The Connecticut Women's Consortium 

Education for nonprofits, state agencies,

social workers, clinicians, and others interested in learning

about gender, trauma, substance use, and mental health.

Phone: 203-909-6888

Fax: 203-909-6894

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Please note: The Connecticut Women’s Consortium is not a provider of mental health services. If you are in crisis, you can contact the CT ACTION Line at 800-467-3135 to connect with a nearby crisis center. You can also call 211 or visit 211ct.org for help finding mental health and substance use services in your area.

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