This review sought to examine the effects of trauma‐informed schools on trauma symptoms/mental health, academic performance, behavior, and socioemotional functioning. The rresearchers sought the most rigorous studies (experimental and quasi-experimental designs). No studies met these inclusion criteria.
A Systematic Review on the Impact of Trauma-Informed Education Programs on Academic and Academic-Related Functioning for Students Who Have Experienced Childhood Adversity
The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the existing literature regarding trauma-informed education programs and their impact on academic and academic-related outcomes. The articles included for review (n=15) contained data on trauma-informed education programs implemented in preschool, primary/elementary, and high school settings. Academic and academic-related outcomes reported included attendance, disciplinary…