Date of Award
5-2025
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Reader/Committee Chair
Lim, Caroline
Abstract
Background: Henshaw (2022) discusses the importance of trauma-informed approaches in higher education institutes by implementing culturally responsive policy, research, and practice to support students impacted by trauma. However, less is known about how effective trauma-informed care is and its impact on the educational outcomes of racial and ethnic minority students, specifically Hispanics, Latino/a/x/e, and Afro-Latinos students in community colleges. Past studies have excluded Hispanics, Latino/a/x/e, and Afro-Latinos from research due to insignificant participation and risk re-traumatization. Objective: This evaluative study aims to determine effectiveness of trauma-informed care for adult (18 and older) Moreno Valley College students in their last academic year who identify as Hispanic, Latino/a/x/e, and Afro-Latino with an adverse childhood experience score of four or higher. Method: We will collect quantitative data from 25 participants and recruit using a non-probability sampling method from seven locations within Moreno Valley College: Engagement Center, Career and Transfer Center, Academic Success Center, Welcome Center, Health and Wellness Center, Student Activities Center, and Special Support Programs (various locations on campus). We will utilize the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Adverse Childhood Experience Module Survey (Gupta, 2022) to measure the ACE score and self-reported questionnaires to measure educational outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Medina, Daylene A. and Grijalva, Lilian, "EVALUATING TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE IN HIGHER EDUCATION FOR HISPANICS, LATINO/A/X/E, AND AFRO-LATINOS IMPACTED BY ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES" (2025). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 2215.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/2215