Developing Policies That Promote Inclusive, Equitable and Trauma-Informed Care

This presentation will provide attendees with foundational principles and guidance on how to develop policies that promote inclusive, equitable, and trauma-informed care. Specific examples will be discussed to illustrate how psychologists can create meaningful institutional and public policy changes.

The presenter will address the following:

• The role of psychologists in the policy ecosystem.
• The use of stakeholder analysis to inform policy directions.
• Demystifying the process and taking the first step.
• Leveraging clinical expertise to influence policy.
• Translating science to public policy.
• The use of social and mainstream media to influence the passage of new legislation.

• Describe the role of psychologists in the policy ecosystem.
• Identify at least three fundamental considerations when developing policies that focus on inclusive, equitable, and trauma-informed care.

Maria Espinola, PsyD