University at Buffalo (UB)
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 the unique needs of your organization. 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
UBNow highlights ITTIC and Ken-Ton School District partnership
8/23/23 - UBNow shares a story about ITTIC's work with the Ken-Ton School District as our partnership comes to a close. Check out the article in UBNow.
Useful Resources
Use our step-by-step guide to plan for, implement and sustain trauma-informed culture change within 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.
Listen to our podcast series, which asks guests to share how they have seen strength and resilience heal wounds of trauma through the use of a trauma-informed approach.