Trauma-informed behavior support with youth in flexible learning and vocational education settings: Exploring the acceptability of an online trauma-informed education program

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Title

Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth

Volume

68

Issue

1

First Page

8

Last Page

15

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

School

School of Education

RAS ID

47177

Comments

Gavin, T., Krishnamoorthy, G., Ayre, K., Bryce, I., & Trimmer, K. (2022). Trauma-informed behavior support with youth in flexible learning and vocational education settings: Exploring the acceptability of an online trauma-informed education program. Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, 68(1), 8-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/1045988X.2022.2132197

Abstract

Educational alternatives for disenfranchized young people in school settings have resulted in an increasing number of flexible learning and vocational education programs. The youth in these programs often face multiple adversities that limit their engagement in education. Efforts to support these students require a trauma-informed care approach. Educators from a flexible learning and VET program in Australia were interviewed after completing training in the trauma-informed behavior support online program. The thematic analysis highlighted the relevance of trauma-informed practice and the applicability of trauma-informed pedagogical practices. The research provides insight into the benefits of trauma-informed practices and online training methods for educators in flexible learning and VET settings.

DOI

10.1080/1045988X.2022.2132197

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