International Trauma-Informed Practice Principles for Schools (ITIPPS): expert consensus of best-practice principles

Recognition that schools should be responsive to children who are impacted by adversity and trauma is burgeoning internationally. However, consensus regarding the necessary components of a trauma-informed school is lacking. This research developed expert-informed and internationally relevant best-practice trauma-informed principles for schools.

Citation:
Martin K, Dobson M, Fitzgerald K, …….. Falconer S, Platell M, Berger E. International Trauma-Informed Practice Principles for Schools (ITIPPS): expert consensus of best-practice principles. Aust Educ Res. 2023

Keywords:
Adversity; Education; Learning; Student; Trauma; Trauma-informed

Abstract:
Recognition that schools should be responsive to children who are impacted by adversity and trauma is burgeoning internationally. However, consensus regarding the necessary components of a trauma-informed school is lacking. This research developed expert-informed and internationally relevant best-practice trauma-informed principles for schools.