SOCW 621 Walden University Applying Bowenian And Structural Theories Paper

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SOCW 621

Walden University

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Submit a 5- to 7-page paper in which you address the following four areas:

  • Describe the agency setting. Is it public or private, non-profit or for-profit? Is the agency’s primary goal to serve trauma survivors? Approximately what percentage of clients would be defined as trauma survivors?
  • Explain how the setting demonstrates each of the 6 key principles. Provide examples.
  • Using the sample questions on page 14-16 as a guide, assess each of the 10 implementation domains at the agency and explain which key principles are evident in each domain.
  • Provide specific recommendations for improving each of the principles that are not well implemented. Be specific about (1) organizational, (2) environmental, (3) programmatic, and/or (4) administrative changes that would need to occur for your agency to implement a trauma-informed approach.
  • Explain potential barriers to creating trauma-informed services in this setting and how you might address these barriers.

The paper should be presented in a clear and coherent manner and reflect critical thinking and a clear understanding of trauma-informed services. It should adhere to APA guidelines.

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Running Head: TRAUMA-INFORMED PRINCIPLES

Trauma-informed Principles; Alexandra House
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Institution

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TRAUMA-INFORMED PRINCIPLES

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Trauma-informed principles (Alexandra House, Inc).
Alexandra House, Inc. in Minnesota is a private, non-profit organization that was initially
founded in 1977 to offer shelter for battered women after the formation of the Anoka Task Force
by concerned individuals. Over the years, Alexandra House has exponentially expanded its scope
to include legal advocacy, violence prevention programs, communication education and
professional training. Alexandra House’s primary objective is to empower sufferers of domestic
and sexual assault and to bring about impactful change through education, professional training
advocacy.
Alexandra House, being an organization that focuses on local trauma, offers therapy to the
victims of abuse. However, it is only a part of the bigger picture, which is to ensure the safety of
all Anoka County families and individuals, especially from sexual and domestic violence. All the
people who suffer sexual and domestic violence undergo various types of trauma. This affects
their lifestyle and how they relate to people. Therefore, the majority of the clients at Alexandra
House are trauma survivors who have suffered at the hands of domestic violence offenders.

Key Principles
Alexandra House meets various parameters for it to qualify as an effective trauma response and
management center. First, the center offers quality peer support through support groups where
survivors of several types of domestic and sexual violence converge and engage. Here, these
survivors can share experiences, discuss how to deal with their respective predicaments and try
to get support from...


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