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Document resources for trauma-informed practice

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The information in this section has been written for professionals. Some of the information covers difficult and distressing life experiences and the negative impact these can have on children and young people. You can choose to read on, or click here if you are looking for support for you or your child.


Compassionate Leeds Strategy

This document sets out the strategy for how Leeds will become a trauma-informed city.

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Visible charter

This document aims to ‘set the scene’ in Leeds around what’s generally called ‘trauma-informed care’.

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Visible guidance

This document provides information about working with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse in healthcare settings.

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West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership

Find out more information about the Adversity, Trauma and Resilience programme in West Yorkshire. This document provides a review of life-course evidence, approaches and provision to support the transformation to a trauma informed health and care system by 2030.

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UK Government Definition

Read this working definition of trauma informed practice, published in November 2022

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Event Report: Compassionate Leeds: Becoming a Trauma-Informed City

A report summary of an analysis about the Compassionate Leeds event which took place on 4th November 2021.

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Compassionate Leeds Trauma Informed Principles

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Compassionate Leeds Trauma Informed Principles (Opposite)

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