Educate– To raise awareness about the lasting impacts of developmental trauma, toxic stress, and A.C.E. science to create a cultural paradigm shift that changes the question to “what happened to you” rather than “what’s wrong with you.” Changing our perspective in this way will replace ineffective punitive punishments with compassionate solutions.
Advocate– To advocate for Holistic Trauma-Informed communities committed to finding practical and compassionate solutions to the challenges that erode our institutions, families, and communities.
Empower individuals by helping them understand the long-term adverse physical, mental, social, and socioeconomic consequences of growing up with toxic stress and never treating those adverse effects. Provide individuals and families with the resources to build resilient families and communities.
Our Vision To work with community leaders and professionals to help Florida become a Trauma-informed State, one County at a time. A trauma-informed state must cooperate between counties, schools, medical facilities, courts, detention centers, law enforcement offices, social services, and social support services. A Trauma-informed Florida would use a Holistic, trauma-informed approach to improve health and optimize wellness for every Floridian.
We will also raise A.C.E. awareness by creating training materials to provide educational content on the A.C.E. study and A.C.E. science and trauma. We will provide educational material that provides people with the resources and support they need to build resilience and begin healing.
Resources for Healing Trauma 