Trauma-Informed Approaches for Supporting Justice-Involved Populations
People who experience incarceration have a higher burden of mental health conditions, substance misuse, infectious diseases, and chronic health conditions compared to the general population. The negative physical, psychological, and socioeconomic consequences of the experience of incarceration likely even worsens these inequities. There is a clear need to strengthen healthcare services and systems for people who have been previously incarcerated. Using a trauma-informed approach has the potential to improve patient engagement and positively influence health outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training learners will be able to:
- Identify barriers and facilitators of health and wellness post-incarceration
- Explain why a trauma-informed approach is needed.
- Demonstrate ways to work collaboratively in supporting health for people who have been previously incarcerated.
- Use a trauma-informed approach when working with previously incarcerated people.
- Identify appropriate use of screening tools when working with previously incarcerated people.
Format: Self-paced training (work at your own pace, use “save and exit” as needed).
Duration: ~60 minutes
Arranged by: Allison Root, DrPH, MCHES®, RDN
Subject Matter Expert: Carrie Ann Langley, PhD, DNP, PMHNP-BC
With Input From: Peggy Avina, MD, Copper Queen Community Hospital
Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including community health workers, physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and health educators.
Published: 2/2025
Disclosures: The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.
CE Available:
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. The WRPHTC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team through November 2025.
Continuing Education Contact Hours for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.0 total Category I continuing education contact hours (1.0 Continuing Competency Credits). WRPHTC provider number 99036.
The WRPHTC is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.