Hosted and Presented by Prevent Child Abuse Illinois
In this presentation, Jim Sporleder will share how he led Lincoln High School in Walla Walla, WA on a journey to becoming a trauma-informed school, how community partners came together to support the schools’ efforts, and the unexpected outcomes that resulted from the process. Jim will share what it means to be trauma-informed and trauma-responsive and why it is important when working with others. Jim will teach participants about the importance of a community approach to trauma and how to utilize community partners to make an impactful change. Jim will also define toxic stress and share concrete strategies to counter the damaging effects toxic stress has on those we serve.