Applying Trauma-Informed Practices to the Care of Refugee and Immigrant Youth
Date: August 20, 2019
Author(s): Department of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, University of Minnesota
Category: Working with Clients
Subcategory: Children, Trauma
Type: Informational Document
Author(s): Department of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, University of Minnesota
Category: Working with Clients
Subcategory: Children, Trauma
Type: Informational Document
Immigrant and refugee youth have higher rates of trauma than youth who are not
transnational. While youth are incredibly resilient, trauma and toxic stress can result in poor health
outcomes that persist throughout life. However, clinical interventions can promote resilience and
decrease the negative impact of trauma. This article will review the principles of trauma-informed
care and its application for the care of immigrant and refugee youth and their families by sharing
concrete and feasible strategies for primary care providers and systems.
