U.S. flag
        An official website of the United States government
          Here's how you know
        Here's how you knowDot gov**Official websites use .gov**
              
              A **.gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
        Https**Secure .gov websites use HTTPS**
              
              A **lock** (   A locked padlock
 ) or **https://** means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.  **
Menu


    close

        
        
                        
  
          Home
      
    
              How NIC can help
      
                
  
          **I need Training or Courses**
               Free e-courses available 24/7
              
      
                
  
          NIC Training Programs
          In-person and blended trainings
      
    
              I need Technical Assistance
          Guidance, support, advice, assessment, and/or customized training
      
    
              I'm looking for Information Assistance
          NIC publications, DVDs, FAQs, and more
      
    
              **I need other assistance from NIC**
              
      
                
  
          NIC Helpdesk
      
    
              Connect with other Corrections Professionals
          NIC Community Forums
      
    
              Funding Opportunities
          Cooperative Agreements and more
      
    
              Resources
      
                
  
          **News and Events**
              
      
                
  
          Conferences
      
    
              NIC Events
      
    
              NIC News & Media Releases
      
    
              Subscribe to NIC's News & Announcements
          Emails with NIC's latest news and initiatives
      
    
              NIC Quarterly Newsletter Archive
      
    
              **Featured Resources**
              
      
                
  
          Resources for Corrections Professionals
          Resources about correctional topics
      
    
              Topics
          Focused areas of research for Corrections Professionals
      
    
              NIC's e-courses
      
    
              Hot Topics
          Answers to questions about NIC services & resources
      
    
              FAQs
          Frequently Asked Questions
      
    
              **NIC Library**
              
      
                
  
          Search the Library Collection
      
    
              Ask a Librarian
      
    
              Free eBooks
      
    
              Sign in to the EBSCOhost Research Platform
          Free research resources provided by NIC
      
    
              Webinars and Broadcasts
          Streaming Video of NIC Trainings
      
    
              US State Statistics
          Statistics Information about US Corrections
      
    
              About NIC
      
                
  
          **About the Agency**
              
      
                
  
          Mission
      
    
              Staff Directory
      
    
              Reports to the Nation
      
    
              Funding Opportunities
      
    
              History of NIC
      
    
              Advisory Board
      
    
              **Divisions**
              
      
                
  
          Academy Division
      
    
              Community Services Division
      
    
              Jails Division
      
    
              Prisons Division
      
    
              **Strategic Plan**
              
      
                
  
          Subscribe to NIC's News & Announcements
          Emails with NIC's latest news and initiativesMy Cart
                                
                          
        
                Log in Home
                                    Resources
                                    NIC Library and Information Center
                                    Hot Topics
                                    What Are Trauma-informed Practices With Justice-involved Women?

      

                    
          
    What are trauma-informed practices with justice-involved women?
NIC staff who manage this topic
          Sandora Cathcart

            What Does it Mean to Be a Trauma Informed Organization?**SCAN of Northern Virginia, 2018**Continuing Care and Trauma in Women Offenders' Substance Use, Psychiatric Status, and Self Efficacy Outcomes**Saxena, Preeta, Christine E. Grella, and Nena P. Messina, 2016**Findings support the importance of a continuing care treatment model for women offenders exposed to multiple forms of traumatic events, and provide evidence of the effectiveness of integrating trauma-informed treatment into women’s substance abuse treatment.Trauma-Informed Care: Principles & Practices for Justice-Involved Women with Serious Mental Illness and Co-Occurring Substance Use**Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, Arizona State University, 2015**According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health, 55-99% of women in substance use treatment, and 85-95% of women in the public mental health system, report a history of trauma.Becoming Trauma-Informed: A Core Element in Women's Treatment**Covington, Stephanie S., 2015**This article discusses the rationale for gender-responsive, trauma-informed practice and describes seven evidence-based and best practices curricula that service providers may find helpful when advocating for and designing treatment and other programs.Using Trauma-Informed Practices to Enhance Safety and Security in Women's Correctional Facilities**Benedict, Alyssa, National Resource Center on Justice Involved Women (NRCJIW), 2014**This document provides a brief overview of trauma and its effects on women offenders, and specifically defines trauma-informed practices for women's correctional facilities.Document ID: 028184Addressing the Intersection of Trauma, Mental Health Challenges, and Substance Use**Federal Partners Committee on Women and Trauma, National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), 2014**The past, present, & future of federal government's commitment to addressing the impact of trauma on women.Document ID: 028239Trauma Annotated Bibliography**National Institute of Corrections Information Center (NICIC), 2014**This bibliography attempts to offer a compilation of information on trauma-informed care by reviewing general information about trauma as well as focusing on the criminal justice system and corrections (women, adults, and younger people), peer support, and screening/assessment for trauma.Document ID: 028314SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach**Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),Office of Policy, Planning and Innovation, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2014**The purpose of this paper is to develop a working concept of trauma and a trauma-informed approach and to develop a shared understanding of these concepts that would be acceptable and appropriate across an array of service systems and stakeholder groups.Document ID: 028436Creating A Place of Healing and Forgiveness: The Trauma-Informed Care Initiative at the Women's Community Correctional Center of Hawaii**Penney, Darby, National Center for Trauma-Informed Care (NCTIC), National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), Advocates for Human Potential (AHP), Inc., 2013**Document ID: 028152Trauma-Informed Approaches: Federal Activities and Initiatives: A Working Document, Second Report**Federal Partners Committee on Women and Trauma, 2013**This document reflects how the Federal Partners Committee on Women and Trauma’s efforts to promote, adopt, and implement trauma-informed approaches have enhanced the effectiveness of a wide range of government services and supports. It also demonstrates the impact of the Committee’s coordinated cross-agency efforts.Document ID: 027657Trauma Matters Guidelines for Trauma-Informed Practices in Women's Substance Use Services**Jean Tweed Centre (Canada), 2013**The guidelines set out in this document focus specifically on the intersections of trauma and substance use issues among adult women. Return to top

      About NIC

About the Agency
	Divisions
	Staff Directory
	Contact NIC

NIC Services

Training
	Technical Assistance
	Corrections Forums
	Subscribe to NIC News

Resources

Resources by Role
	Resources by Topic
	NIC News
	NIC Events
  
      Agency logo
              
                              National Institute of Corrections
        
                  NIC Legal Policies and DisclaimersNIC Privacy Policy and DisclaimersPlain Language PolicyAccessibility PolicyDOJ Links:Justice.govOpen GovernmentLegal Policies and DisclaimersInformation QualityPrivacy PolicySmall BusinessOffice of the Inspector GeneralBudget and PerformanceFOIANo FEAR Act DataVulnerability Disclosure PolicyVote.govHave a question about government services? Contact USA.govFollow NIC on X
the National institute of corrections governmental seal