DSHS Trauma-Informed Approach training
This training series provides an overview of what trauma is and how it affects people. You will learn types, examples and levels of trauma. You will learn how a trauma-informed approach can be implemented in a variety of settings including forensic hospitals, correctional settings, and within law enforcement. The training addresses how trauma affects professionals working in these settings and includes information to help leaders and supervisors effectively implement trauma-informed approaches within their organizations.
Overview of Adult Forensic Mental Health System training series
The Overview of Washington State’s Adult Forensic Mental Health System is a training series provides an orientation to Washington state’s forensic mental health system, with an emphasis on competency to stand trial, and the Trueblood lawsuit. This training series is designed to be helpful for a wide range of audiences, including prosecutors, defense counsel, judges, jail staff, behavioral health providers, law enforcement personnel, clients and their families, educational institutions, and other interested parties.
This training series consists of five 5 modules, and each module can be completed in less than 30 minutes. The topics covered in each module include:
- Module 1 Overview of Trueblood
- Module 2 Diversion
- Module 3 Competency to Stand Trial
- Module 4 Competency Restoration
- Module 5 Continuity of Care and Transition Planning