Culturally Responsive Trauma-Informed Care

Dear Colleagues,

Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is widely accepted as a standard for assessment and intervention that not only acknowledges but also respects and integrates the cultural values, beliefs, and practices of patients and families. However, relatively little has been discussed as to how different cultural dimensions may or should be considered in TIC and how the intersection between trauma and culture can inform service access and delivery, staff competency, organizational policy, as well as service outcomes. Given that certain cultural dimensions (e.g., racial, gender, and social identities) tend to account for significant disparities in service access and needed support, special attention and caution will be requested in TIC for the populations who are culturally underrepresented or marginalized. This Special Issue is interested in how cultural humility and sensitivity can be incorporated into elements and principles of TIC and what lessons we have learned to create culturally responsive trauma-informed practice and policy in the current care systems.

Prof. Dr. Hyojin Im
Dr. Linda L. Semu
Guest Editors

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