The Guilford Press Trauma-Informed Evaluation and Research - A Practical Guide | Paperback | 246 Pages

Meeting an important need, this is the first book to present a comprehensive framework for integrating trauma-informed principles into evaluation practice. It provides concepts and strategies applicable to any evaluation approach, from the initial project framing to surveys, interviews, analysis, and final reporting. The authors explain the neuroscience of trauma and show how using Trauma-Informed Evaluation and Research (TIER) practices can improve the quality of research while supporting healing, resilience, and posttraumatic growth in both participants and researchers.

Grounded in SAMHSA’s Six Principles of Trauma-InInformed Care, the book features compelling case studies from diverse practitioners; reflection questions; and practical tools, checklists, and templates for immediate implementation. Cultural responsiveness, equity, and restorative justice principles are woven throughout.

• First comprehensive framework for integrating trauma-informed principles into evaluation practice.
• Concepts and strategies applicable to all evaluation approaches.
• Explains the neuroscience of trauma and TIER practices.
• Supports healing, resilience, and posttraumatic growth for participants and researchers.
• Grounded in SAMHSA’s Six Principles of Trauma-Informed Care.
• Features case studies, reflection questions, tools, checklists, and templates.
• Integrates cultural responsiveness, equity, and restorative justice principles.

• Brand: The Guilford Press
• Author: Martha A. Brown, Aaron W. Kates
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Page Count: 246 pages
• Dimensions: 17.78 x 1.61 x 25.4 cm
• Weight: 635 g
• ISBN-10: 146256352X
• ISBN-13: 978-1462563524
• Publication Date: September 15, 2026
• Edition: 1st

This essential guide offers practical insights for professionals seeking to enhance their evaluation practices with a trauma-informed lens.