TASK FORCE ON TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE
2020 Task Force Strategy Report | Latest Task Force Meeting Agenda |
Oklahomans suffer from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to a greater degree, on average, than most Americans. The scars of childhood trauma have resulted in poor outcomes for many of our neighbors, as reflected in high rates of chronic disease, mental illness, incarceration, and other physical and social problems.
To respond to this challenge, our state must do a better job of providing treatment and care to reduce and mitigate the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences. We must adopt practices that avoid the re-traumatization of people who carry trauma with them. This means implementing programs, strategies, approaches, methods, procedures, and protocols that are trauma-informed. Additionally, we need to implement programs and practices to reduce the prevalence of ACEs and provide relationships and resources to mitigate their negative effects. |
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The members of the Task Force on Trauma-Informed Care are keenly focused on improving Oklahoma’s response to these challenges. We are serious about pursuing our mission -- to study and make recommendations on best practices with respect to children and youth who have experienced trauma, especially adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
FUTURE MEETING DATES:
July 14, 2020 | August 11, 2020 | September 8, 2020 | September 30, 2020 |
October 13, 2020 | November 10, 2020 | December 8, 2020 |
PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES:
November 12, 2019 | February 11, 2020 | April 14, 2020 | June 9, 2020 |
July 14, 2020 | August 11, 2020 |
TASK-FORCE MEMBERSHIP LIST
Co-Chair Annette Jacobi |
Co-Chair Dr. Jennifer Hays-Grudo |
Jackie Shipp Director, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Keitha Wilson |
Beth Whittle Executive Director of Counseling Oklahoma Department of Education |
Dr. Dwight Sublett American Academy of Pediatrics-Oklahoma |
Carrie Little Director of External Relations Parent Child Center |
Kevin Hood Assistant Director, Council on Law Enforcement Training |
Barbara Roland Indian Health Services |
Tony Russell Oklahoma Health Care Authority |
Melissa Blanton Office of the Attorney General |
Beth Martin Acting Director, Family Support and Prevention Service Oklahoma Health Department |
Dr. Tessa Chesher OSU Institute for Building Early Relationships |
Rachel Holt Office of Juvenile Affairs |
Mark Sharp Executive Director, SoonerStart Oklahoma Department of Education |
Dr. Marny Dunlap OK University Health Science Center OU Health Science Center, Dept. of Pediatrics |
Dr. Julie Strebel Saxton Association of Oklahoma Physicians |