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Exploring trauma and trauma-informed care with Black special educators and general educators: a qualitative study

Richmond, Alexandra

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Title
Exploring trauma and trauma-informed care with Black special educators and general educators: a qualitative study
Author(s)
Richmond, Alexandra
Issue Date
2025-07-17
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Corr, Catherine
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Corr, Catherine
Committee Member(s)
  • Milagros Santos, Rosa
  • Tan, Kevin
  • Boveda, Mildred
Department of Study
Special Education
Discipline
Special Education
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
  • trauma
  • trauma-informed care
  • Black educators, Black special educators
Abstract
The empirical research for trauma-informed care in schools is growing, yet there continues to be little to no research conducted on how trauma and trauma-informed care may differ based on racial and cultural differences. The purpose of this study was to explore how Black educators understand trauma and experience trauma-informed practices in their classrooms. Across four focus groups, 28 Black educators discussed their understanding of trauma and trauma-informed care, current trauma-informed practices, and the supports that they have and need to successfully implement trauma-informed care. To achieve a deeper understanding, general educators and special educators were initially analyzed separately through a critical lens, and then a comparative analysis was conducted to examine similarities and differences across both groups. The implications for research, practice, and policy are discussed.
Graduation Semester
2025-08
Type of Resource
Thesis
Handle URL
https://hdl.handle.net/2142/130104
Copyright and License Information
Copyright 2025 Alexandra Richmond

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