Clayton County System of Care
School-Justice Partnership
SJP
Benefits
Here are some outcomes and benefits that jurisdictions enjoy when they implement trauma-informed disciplinary approaches that prioritize student well-being and success:
01
Reduce Disciplinary Disparities
Implementing trauma-informed approaches can lead to a reduction in disciplinary disparities, ensuring that students from all backgrounds are treated fairly and equitably.
02
Improve School Climate
Schools that prioritize student well-being and success through trauma-informed practices often experience a more positive and inclusive school climate. Students feel safer, more supported, and more engaged in their learning.
03
Enhance Student Mental Health
Trauma-informed approaches promote the mental health and emotional well-being of students. This can lead to a decrease in behavioral issues and an increase in overall student well-being.
04
Academic Achievement
When students' emotional needs are addressed, they are better positioned to focus on their academics. This can result in improved academic achievement and long-term educational success.
05
Decrease Suspension and Expulsion Rates
By focusing on alternatives to punitive measures, jurisdictions can reduce suspension and expulsion rates, keeping students in school and on track for success.
06
Increase Teacher and Staff Satisfaction
Trauma-informed practices also benefit educators and staff by providing them with tools and strategies to support students effectively. This can lead to higher job satisfaction and reduced burnout.
07
Restorative Justice
Jurisdictions can benefit from implementing restorative justice practices that prioritize healing and repairing harm over punitive measures. This can lead to a reduction in school-based arrests and improvement in relationships among students, educators, and the community.
08
Community Engagement
Trauma-informed disciplinary approaches often involve the community in supporting students. This can lead to increased community engagement and support for educational initiatives.
09
Long-Term Positive Impact
The positive impact of trauma-informed approaches extends beyond the school years. By addressing the root causes of behavioral issues and trauma, jurisdictions can set students on a path to long-term success in their personal and professional lives.
10
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Implementing trauma-informed practices often involves collecting and analyzing data on student behavior and outcomes. This data can inform ongoing improvements and ensure that interventions are effective.
11
Legal Compliance
Trauma-informed disciplinary approaches can help jurisdictions remain in compliance with relevant laws and regulations while promoting a more just and equitable system.
12
Safer Communities
When students receive support, they need to overcome trauma and behavioral challenges, it can contribute to safer communities with lower crime rates.
TESTIMONIAL
“Clayton County visited (my) county to help us with reform. When they came, we had one of the highest detention rates in the state of Kentucky. After they left, we adopted most of their suggestions and now have one fo the lowest detention rates in the state. Moreover, our community is safer today than it was before we implemented the Clayton model”
Steve Gould, County Attorney with Henderson County,Kentucky