ABSTRACT
This chapter will describe the process of developing trauma-informed services, from strategic to operational, within a Forensic division. The information within this chapter is derived from a trauma-informed care pilot and takes you through the initial planning stage, engagement with stakeholders, and developing a framework to the final evaluation. It is an honest reflection on the trauma-related needs and concerns of staff and service users within the Forensic service and the strategy which aspired to attend to those. Based on five key pillars of trauma-informed care, this chapter will describe how each element plays a vital role in moving culture from “what’s wrong with you” to “what has happened to you”.
