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If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there; if you’re kicked in the butt, he’ll help you catch your breath.

Psalm 34:18 The message

The majority of people in our churches have experienced pain, and the people tasked with caring for them do not always have the necessary tools. Too often, this leads to unintended re-traumatization, and before long the church is seen as an unsafe place for the hurting, precisely the people who need us most. If the Church is to properly care for the hurting, it is important that we understand the impact of trauma and imitate the way God cares for the wounded.  Becoming a trauma-informed church will enable us to help without hurting.



The Six Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

Each section highlights one principle of trauma-informed care. Watch the video to understand the principle. Use the links to access resources for putting that principle into practice in your community.


This material has all been provided free of charge for the benefit of the Church and survivors of trauma. If anything was valuable to you, please consider providing financial support.

IF YOU OR SOMEONE
YOU KNOW IS:
  • Not getting paid for their labor
  • Not free to change employers
  • Being controlled by someone else
  • Being forced to do something they don’t want to do
  • Has been cheated into payment of debt upon arrival

You, he, or she may be a victim of human trafficking and eligible for free assistance.

Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888.373.7888 for more information. Or, text INFO or HELP to BEFREE (233733)

Contact us at 559.725.1865 for support, resources, and consultation. You can also contact the Fresno Police Tip Line at 559. 621.5950

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