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RISE from Trauma Act
3/14/2024, 5:37 AM
Summary of Bill S 1426
The RISE from Trauma Act aims to provide funding and support for programs that focus on trauma-informed care and services. This includes initiatives such as mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and support for victims of violence and abuse. The bill also seeks to improve training for professionals working with individuals who have experienced trauma, such as teachers, healthcare providers, and law enforcement officers.
Additionally, the RISE from Trauma Act emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of trauma, such as poverty, discrimination, and systemic inequality. The bill includes provisions for research and data collection to better understand the prevalence and impact of trauma in different communities. Overall, the RISE from Trauma Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the complex issue of trauma in a holistic and effective manner. It highlights the importance of providing support and resources for individuals and communities who have experienced trauma, and aims to create a more trauma-informed society.
Congressional Summary of S 1426
Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion from Trauma Act or the RISE from Trauma Act
This bill reauthorizes, establishes, and extends programs to support youth and families who have experienced, or may experience, trauma.
The bill reauthorizes through FY2028
- the National Child Traumatic Stress Network,
- school-based grants to increase access to trauma-support and mental health services,
- public health data collection about adverse childhood experiences, and
- a task force on trauma-informed care.
It also establishes grants for
- multi-sector demonstration projects to mitigate trauma and toxic stress;
- improving outcomes for hospital patients who experience drug overdoses, suicide attempts, or violent injury; and
- clinical training in infant and early childhood mental health.
Additionally, the bill authorizes (1) federal agencies to use specified discretionary funds for pilot projects to address traumatic exposures among children, and (2) Department of Justice (DOJ) grants to prevent trauma in children by reducing their exposure to violence and trauma.
Further, the Department of Health and Human Services must provide resources for training frontline service providers and certain community members about trauma, toxic stress, and resilience. In addition, DOJ must establish a national center to disseminate resources to law enforcement agencies to improve interactions with youth and families who are exposed to violence and trauma.
The bill also incorporates trauma-informed practices in programs for health care professional education, health care access, and educators.
