In this article we answer questions about Trauma-Informed Design. What is Trauma-Informed Design? How is it different? What trauma is influenced by design? How does the type of trauma influence the design process? What is the priority when using Trauma-Informed Design? Who is it for?

Using trauma informed design in places where women are in crisis helps to accelerate the healing process.

While clinicians and social workers are embracing trauma-informed care policies and practices, the physical environments of treatment facilities often lack the corresponding therapeutic impact. Read how we used trauma informed design to give Erin’s Place a feeling of warmth and support for those working tirelessly to help survivors of DFV to get back on their feet again.