Please read chapter 3, of Freedom is a Constant Struggle:
- Freedom Is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine and the Foundations of a Movement by Angela Davis 978-1608465651
and post your response by Monday, April 20th, 2026 at 11:59. Be sure to respond to one of your peers. Choose one of the following:
- What was one idea from the chapter that stood out to you
- OR what was one quote from the chapter that stood out to you
- OR what is one question that the chater caused you to ask yourself about systemic change.
Assignment 2:
Trauma-Informed Care in Practice (100 points)
Purpose
This assignment is designed to assess your understanding of trauma, resilience, and trauma-informed care (TIC). You will demonstrate your ability to apply trauma-informed principles by developing a proposal that explains how trauma-informed care can and should be implemented within a specific practice setting.
Assignment Instructions
For this assignment, you will develop a written proposal that outlines how trauma-informed care can be implemented in a particular social work setting. The setting may include, but is not limited to, schools, health care organizations, community-based agencies, child welfare, criminal justice, or mental health services.
Your proposal should address the following components:
- Description of the Practice Setting and Population
- Identify the setting you have selected and describe the population served. Explain why trauma-informed care is relevant and necessary in this context.
- Understanding of Trauma and Resilience
- Demonstrate understanding of trauma and its impact on individuals, families, and communities. Discuss how trauma may manifest within the selected population and highlight the role of resilience.
- Application of Trauma-Informed Care Principles
- Apply core trauma-informed care principles (e.g., safety, trustworthiness, empowerment, collaboration, cultural responsiveness) to your chosen setting. Explain how these principles would guide practice, policies, and interactions.
- Proposed Trauma-Informed Strategies or Interventions
- Propose specific strategies, practices, or organizational changes that support trauma-informed care in the setting. Justify your recommendations using course concepts and scholarly literature.
- Implications for Social Work Practice
- Discuss how implementing trauma-informed care supports ethical, equitable, and effective social work practice. Reflect briefly on the role of social workers in promoting healing and avoiding re-traumatization.
Formatting and Submission Guidelines
- 7 pages, typed and double-spaced
- APA 7th edition
- Scholarly sources are required and must be properly cited using APA format
- Submit via Blackboard by the assigned due date
- 1. Urban High School – Exposure to Community Violence. You are a school social worker in a Baltimore City high school where many students have been exposed to community violence, loss, and chronic stress. Suspensions are high, and staff often interpret behavior as “defiance.”
- 2. Emergency Department – Crisis and Repeat Admissions You are part of a hospital social work team in a busy emergency department. Many patients present with substance use, mental health crises, and repeated ER visits. Staff are experiencing burnout and frustration.
- 3. Child Welfare – Foster Care Placement Instability. You are a social worker in a child welfare agency working with youth who have experienced multiple foster care placements. Many youth struggle with trust, attachment, and emotional regulation.
- 4. Reentry Program – Formerly Incarcerated Adults. You work in a community-based reentry program supporting individuals returning from incarceration. Clients face stigma, housing instability, and unresolved trauma.
- 5. Community-Based Youth Program – Grief and Loss. You are part of a nonprofit serving youth who have lost family members to violence. The organization wants to shift toward a trauma-informed model but is unsure where to begin.
- 6. College Campus Counseling Center – First-Generation Students