Motion text
That this House recognises that many organisations are implementing trauma-informed approaches, actively working to create a service where clients feel safe and empowered and won’t be re-traumatised; notes that many public services can inadvertently perpetuate trauma for vulnerable people they work with, given the nature of the services they provide and requirements for evidence or assessments to access specific support; acknowledges that the Government set out guidance in 2022 for a working definition of trauma-informed practice, which was a step in the right direction, based on the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration definition; supports the calls from many charities including the Mental Health Foundation, Chayn, and Agenda Alliance for trauma-informed services; and calls on all Government departments to commit to becoming a trauma-informed UK, to achieving a trauma-informed and trauma-responsive workforce throughout the UK, and to consistently review how trauma-informed approaches could be adopted consistently during policy development and by public facing services under their jurisdiction, particularly the Home Office in terms of policing, immigration, passport and licensing application processes, the Department for Work and Pensions in terms of the welfare system, and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities in terms of social housing and temporary accommodation policy and regulation.
Signatures (11)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Long Bailey, Rebecca
Labour
Signed on
31 August 2023
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
5 September 2023
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
5 September 2023
Trickett, Jon
Labour
Signed on
5 September 2023
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 September 2023
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
7 September 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.