What is Trauma Informed Care?

Trauma-informed care (TIC) is an approach to healthcare, social services, and corrections that recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and seeks to create safe, supportive environments for healing. It acknowledges the role trauma plays in shaping an individual’s behavior, decisions, and overall well-being. Specific to sex workers and survivors of sex trafficking, trauma-informed care centers their lived experiences, avoiding practices that could retraumatize them while promoting empowerment and self-determination.