This session will address stigma as an outgrowth of trauma and the importance of integrating a trauma-informed approach into our systems of care.

Objectives

At the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the purpose of a trauma-informed approach in healthcare
• Understand the need for trauma-informed systems to address stigma
• Understand the impact of trauma and violence on HIV prevention strategies

Accreditation

Continuing education credits are not being offered for this course

Audience

This session is open to all healthcare workers, particularly those who serve vulnerable populations

Speaker

Stefanie Rhodes, MPH, Healthcare Consultant

Contact Person

Cheryl A. Pack, Regional Coordinator, cheryl.pack@howard.edu

Disclosures

The staff and faculty involved in the planning of today's event do not have any conflicts of interest to disclose.  The Mid-Atlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes, or services.  The representations and opinions expressed in this presentation are solely those of the author(s) and do not represent the views or policies of the MAAETC, the University of Pittsburgh, or its funding agencies.  The speaker has no conflict of interest to disclose.