Trauma Education and Advocacy
TEA is a non-profit that aims to empower the voices of youth impacted by violence to bridge the gap through access to trauma-informed education, community supports and services.
Trauma
Experiencing trauma is not ONE SIZE FITS ALL. Trauma can impact us all in different ways but one thing that remains constant is the need to have a safe space to heal. TEA aims to serve those who have been indirectly and directly impacted by youth involved in community violence.
Education
Literature and research regarding the impacts of trauma and trauma informed care implementation is constantly evolving. It is essential to not only educate ourselves as providers but ensure that youth and families are too knowledgeable and informed.
Advocacy
TEA aims to partner with community partners in the continued progression towards decreasing community violence while increasing collective community collaboration. In addition, TEA aims to uplift the voices and participation of our youth with lived experiences by advocating for change and equity within all facets of social and racial injustice regarding youth violence prevention, intervention, and re-entry.