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Toolbox for Social Workers and Educators for Trauma

Below are helpful resources for social workers and educators working with individuals affected by trauma:

• A Client’s Perspective on Trauma-informed Care
• Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: Elementary School Students
• Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: Middle School Students
• Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: High School Students
• Maltreatment and the Developing Child
• Trauma Infographic
• What can be done at school to help a traumatized child?
• Defining Trauma: Different types of trauma terms
• Trauma Theory Abbreviated

📚 Mandatory Reporting & Child Abuse Laws

These resources from the Child Welfare Information Gateway provide legal and policy guidance for social workers and mandated reporters.

• State Statutes Search:
  Child Welfare Information Gateway. (n.d.). State statutes search.
• Penalties for Failure to Report & False Reporting [PDF]:
  Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2019, February). Penalties for failure to report and false reporting of child abuse and neglect.
• Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse & Neglect [PDF]:
  Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2019, April). Mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect.

Human Trafficking

Polaris Project: Human Trafficking Facts

Stalking

National Center for Victims of Crime: Stalking



💞 Relationships

Gottman, J., & Silver, N. (2015). The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Harmony Books.

Brown, B. The Gifts of Imperfection
Explores embracing internal worth and resilience over external perfectionism.

🧠 Autism Spectrum / Neurodiverse Relationships

Arad, P. (2017). When Your Man is on the Spectrum: To Know, Understand & Transform Your Relationship (Kindle ed.).

Maoz, H., Shaked, M., & Raviv, A. (2019). Relationship challenges and resilience when a partner has autism. Contemporary Family Therapy, 41(3), 251–261.

🌱 Internal Growth & Motivation

Frankl, V. E. Man's Search for Meaning
Explores intrinsic needs like purpose and meaning versus external circumstances and pressures.
Audiobook available on Audible.

Branden, N. The 6 Pillars of Self-Esteem
Highlights the distinction between intrinsic self-worth and external validation.

Tolle, E. The Power of Now
Examines how internal presence outweighs external concerns for happiness.

de Mello, A. Awareness: The Perils and Opportunities of Reality
Offers a deep dive into understanding internal versus external dependencies in our emotional landscape.

🔁 Habits & Behavior Change

Clear, J. Atomic Habits
Focuses on how internal motivation drives external behaviors and habits.

Pink, D. H. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Discusses the role of autonomy, mastery, and purpose (internal needs) versus external rewards.

Articles

• "Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation: What’s the Difference?"
  Published by Verywell Mind. Explains the psychology behind internal versus external drives and their impact on well-being.
  Read the article here.
• "Needs vs. Wants: The Key to Setting Realistic Goals"
  Psychology Today article discussing how identifying core internal needs helps align with external goals.
• "Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Understanding the Basics"
  Verywell Mind offers practical insights into intrinsic and extrinsic needs based on Maslow's framework.
  Read the article here.

Podcasts and Audio Resources

• "The Happiness Lab" with Dr. Laurie Santos
  Focuses on internal well-being versus external measures of success and happiness.
• "On Being" with Krista Tippett
  Features interviews on personal growth, spirituality, and balancing intrinsic and extrinsic needs.
• Audiobook: "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol S. Dweck
  Explores how internal growth mindsets influence external outcomes.

Free Online Courses or Tools

• Coursera: "The Science of Well-Being" by Yale University
  Helps identify intrinsic needs (e.g., happiness, contentment) over extrinsic ones.
  Free to audit.
• Self-Determination Theory (SDT)
  Academic research and articles by Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, who developed SDT, can be found online.
  Visit the website.

Power and Control Infographic

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🛡️ Emergency Response Manual: Child Abuse Investigations

This official guide supports social workers assigned to investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation. It includes detailed procedures for structured decision-making (SDM), safety assessments, interviewing guidelines, and legal compliance.

• 📘 Download Manual: CWS Policy Manual – Emergency Response Investigations (2024)
• 👥 Who it's for: Child welfare workers, supervisors, and educators handling emergency referrals
• 📋 Topics Covered:
  • Supervisor assignment & review workflows
  • Interviewing children, parents, perpetrators, and collaterals
  • Safety and Risk Assessments (SDM)
  • Protocols for infants (0–24 months), CSEC, ICWA, and domestic violence
  • Use of SOP tools like Genograms, Safety Mapping, and Three Houses
  • Closure criteria and promoting referrals to open cases
• 🧾 Related Forms Include: Referral Closure Letters (in multiple languages), 10-Step Interview Sheet, Safety Plans, “All About Me” forms, and Medical Release templates
• 📎 Key ACL References: ACL 20-122, ACL 23-64, ACL 23-101

📚 Citation:
County of San Diego Child Welfare Services. (2024). Emergency Response – Investigations (Revised August 2024). San Diego Health and Human Services Agency.

🧘 Self-Care, Ethics & Wellness Tools

Resources to support ethical practice, self-care, and mental wellness for social workers and students.

• Murray, A. (2021). 2021 Amendments NASW Code of Ethics: Self-care and Cultural Competence [PDF]
• National Association of Social Workers. (2021). NASW Code of Ethics (Full Text)
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). Creating a Healthier Life: A Self-Care Workbook [PDF]
• Health and Wellness Services. (n.d.). Personal Assessment: 8 Dimensions of Wellness [PDF]
• Baylor University. (n.d.). Student Stress Scale [PDF]

Treating Substance Abuse: Screening & Assessment Tools

Below is a summary of validated screening and assessment instruments for substance use disorders (alcohol, prescription medications, other drugs), from the NIDA “Screening and Assessment Tools Chart.”

Tool	Substance Type	Patient Age	How It’s Administered
Screening Tools
Screening to Brief Intervention (S2BI)	Alcohol / Drugs	Adults, Adolescents	Self, Clinician
Brief Screener for Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs (BSTAD)	Alcohol / Drugs	Adults, Adolescents	Self, Clinician
TAPS (Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription medication, and other Substance use)	Alcohol / Drugs	Adults, Adolescents	Self, Clinician
Opioid Risk Tool – OUD (ORT-OUD)	Opioids	Adults, Adolescents	Self, Clinician
Assessment Resources
TAPS (assessment use)	Alcohol / Drugs	Adults, Adolescents	Self, Clinician
CRAFFT	Alcohol / Drugs	Adolescents	Self, Clinician
DAST-10 / DAST-20 (contact for use)	Drugs	Adults / Adolescents	Self, Clinician
NIDA Drug Use Screening Tool (NMASSIST) (discontinued in favor of TAPS)	Alcohol / Drugs	Adults, Adolescents	Self, Clinician

* Some tools may require permissions or fees for use. Consult the original source for details. Chart last updated January 6, 2023.
Source: NIDA Screening and Assessment Tools Chart

🌐 National Resources for Victims of Crime or Suicide

• National Center for Victims of Crime
• National Crime Victim Law Institute
• Office for Victims of Crime
• VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday)
• First Aid for Attempted Suicide – Pacific Medical Training
• Suicide Prevention Resource Guide – Healthline
• Aftermath (Crime Scene Clean Up) – ServiceMaster BioClean

📘 Academic & Multimedia Resources

• Baldwin Singh, S. (n.d.). What the Body Remembers [PDF]
• Norton Mental Health. (2022, December 16). 8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery webinar with Babette Rothschild and Vanessa Bear [YouTube Video] (1:00:19)

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