These case studies are co-produced with organisations and people across Wales who are leading initiatives at the community level which are already contributing to the vision for Wales to become a trauma-informed nation by working in a trauma-informed way. The purpose of these reports is to shine a light on the existing approaches, celebrate their work and continue to inform and support the implementation of the Trauma-informed Wales Framework and further development of our Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (TrACE) informed organisational toolkit.
Spotlight on Anglesey explores the journey of Anglesey in becoming a trauma-informed island. Anglesey’s journey to becoming a trauma-informed island is founded on a strengths-based approach which creates a positive psychosocial environment and a high level of community resilience.
Spotlight on Home-Start Cymru showcases their brilliant work with families in communities throughout Wales, and how trauma –informed practice can change people’s lives through , collaboration trust and support. Their trauma-informed organisational approach is a strengths-based, whole systems approach which also supports their workforce and volunteers by acknowledging their mental health and well-being.