Research helps us better understand what works to support people, families, communities, and the workforce. On this page, you'll find the Office of Trauma and Resilience Policy's annual reports, research, issue briefs, and other publications. These resources highlight what we've learned, the progress we've made, and how we're using evidence to improve programs, policies, and services across Virginia. Publications describe how vicarious trauma affects workers in human services, how it leads to staff turnover, and how to best involve people with lived experience in making policy.
OTRP Annual Report
Each year, the Office of Trauma and Resilience Policy publishes an annual report highlighting our work, accomplishments, partnerships, and progress. These reports provide an overview of our efforts to advance trauma-informed and resilience-focused practices across Virginia.
OTRP Research
This section highlights research conducted or supported by the Office of Trauma and Resilience Policy that describe how vicarious trauma affects workers in human services and makes recommendations for policy and practice.
A report on the high costs of child welfare worker turnover in Virginia and the potential of workforce support program to reduce them.
A report on how vicarious trauma affects local DSS workers and ways to help them feel more supported on the job.
A report on how vicarious trauma affects local DSS workers and ways to help them feel more supported on the job.
A report sharing survey results from almost 1,000 local DSS workers about vicarious trauma, coping and support at work.
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