Trauma-Informed Design Tip Sheet

Mary Foyder, Healthy Teen Network

When we practice trauma-informed design, we recognize the persistence of trauma and commit not to repeat or cause further trauma through the design experience.

This tip sheet walks through considerations to cultivate a trauma-informed design practice with six guiding principles.

The Healthy Teen Network In/Tend Incubator Hub is supported by the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1,886,783 with 100 percent funded by OPA/OASH/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, OPA/OASH/HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit opa.hhs.gov.

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