Graduate Prerequisites: SPH PH720 or instructor permission. This course will provide students the opportunity to understand the public health impact of trauma (e.g., interpersonal violence, military-related, disasters) and strategies for prevention. The first part of the course is devoted to building foundational understanding of key concepts and frameworks associated with trauma-informed and equitable practices and systems from the literature. The second half of the course will focus on exploring concrete strategies for promoting resiliency/protective factors and preventing trauma/risk factors at multiple levels (individual, community, institutional, etc.). Students will apply their knowledge and skills to create a trauma-informed and equitable strategic plan for a context of their choosing (e.g. healthcare, community-based organization, education, etc.).

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