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Multiple opportunities for creating sanctuary.

Sandra L Bloom1, Maggie Bennington-Davis, Brian Farragher

  • 1Community Works, Philadelphia, PA 19118-3952, USA.

The Psychiatric Quarterly
|February 27, 2003
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Five change agents in diverse settings adapted the Sanctuary Model to improve care for traumatized individuals. This involved complex system changes to better meet client needs across various programs.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Social Work

Background:

  • Traumatized children, adolescents, and adults often require specialized care within residential and inpatient settings.
  • Existing systems may not adequately address the complex needs of individuals with trauma histories.
  • The Sanctuary Model offers a framework for trauma-informed organizational change.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the experiences of change agents implementing system changes in diverse human service organizations.
  • To explore the adaptation and application of the Sanctuary Model in various treatment settings.
  • To highlight the challenges and successes in addressing the needs of traumatized populations.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative descriptive study.

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  • Case examples from five diverse settings: residential treatment programs, group home, substance abuse program, and psychiatric inpatient unit.
  • Focus on the experiences and perspectives of organizational leaders (change agents).

    • Main Results:

    • Change agents demonstrated a commitment to system transformation.
    • The Sanctuary Model served as a guiding framework for implementing trauma-informed practices.
    • Adaptation of the model varied across settings, reflecting unique organizational contexts.
    • Implementation involved navigating complex systemic challenges.

    Conclusions:

    • Systemic change is crucial for effectively serving traumatized populations.
    • The Sanctuary Model provides a flexible yet structured approach to trauma-informed care.
    • Leadership commitment and adaptability are key to successful organizational transformation in human services.