APPENDIX G

Network Of Neighbors Overview And Expansion

Network of Neighbors: A Trauma Response Network

The Network of Neighbors is a community-driven trauma response network that works to reduce violence and trauma by responding more effectively to it by working alongside the community to address their experience, define needs and boundaries, and puts community safety and choice first.

The Network utilizes Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Post-Traumatic Stress Management (PTSM), two trauma-informed interventions, for supporting communities impacted by trauma.

DBHIDS Network Response Planners and community members trained as Community Trauma Responders to support — and lead — responses to stress, trauma, loss, and violence within their own communities and aligns with local and citywide supports to protect the safety, dignity, and voice of the impacted community.

Regional Team Model

Network of Neighbors Expansion

Regional Team Model Expansion of the Network of Neighbors staff will include four teams working across four regions of the city , along with administrative staff to support the overall operations of the program

Community Trauma Responders

Members of the community

Trained in trauma-informed approaches , including Psychological First Aid and PostTraumatic Stress Management

Responding to invitations from the community in collaboration with DBHIDS Response Planners

Share skills and enhance the community ' s natural support and strength

Response Planners and Engagement Specialists

Organize community responses

Facilitate interventions and trainings

Conduct community presentations

Recruit Community Trauma Responders

Identify needs and establish ongoing relationships with communities

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Appendix H

Philadelphia Alliance For Child Trauma Services Overview And Expansion