The Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care provides the framework for individuals, organizations and systems to engage in universal precautions for individual, historical and systemic trauma by using the values and principles of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment.
Providing research and training for organizations on trauma and trauma-informed care since 2012.
The UB School of Social Work’s Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC) helps organizations and individuals understand the effects of trauma and ensure that service systems do not retraumatize vulnerable populations. Through collaborative partnerships and funded research, we work with agencies to provide training, consultation, coaching and evaluation to facilitate trauma-informed culture change and meet your organization’s goals.
Work With Us
We collaborate with agencies and organizations to provide education, training, consultation, coaching, and evaluation services on trauma and trauma-informed approaches.
Our services are always tailored to your organization's unique needs. Collaborate with us to develop a work plan that meets your goals and aligns with best practices.
The ITTIC team collaborated with the Kenmore-Tonawanda School District to facilitate trauma-informed culture change.
Latest News
Frontier's Advanced Trauma-Informed School Team Presents on TI-Considerations in the Physical Environment
4/21/25 - Frontier Central School District's 'Advanced Trauma-Informed Care Spring 2025 Cohort' was presented last week to district leaders and ITTIC team members, showcasing their 15 hours of work and research on trauma-informed environmental pedagogy. Using the five guiding values and principles of TIC, Frontier Middle School specifically showcased changes they made this school year based on the work, as well as recommendations for future changes to the landscape and culture of the school.
Useful Resources
Request free access to our manual. Use our step-by-step guide to plan, implement and sustain trauma-informed cultural change in your organization.
Improve your understanding of trauma — or train your entire staff on the basics of trauma-informed care — with our online, self-study course.
This online, self-guided training is for all types of supervisors (clinical and non-clinical) who wish to be trauma-informed in their interactions with staff.