THE ACADEMY IS CELEBRATING ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY

As a multidisciplinary group of professionals, the Academy established a Code of Ethical & Professional Standards for practice across disciplines. All members must adhere to the code.

  • To be committed to the advancement of intervention for survivors of trauma.
  • To maintain the highest standards of competence and professional practice in my work with trauma victims.
  • To provide only those services for which I am qualified by virtue of my knowledge, experience and education.
  • To maintain my knowledge of the research literature directly related to the services I render.
  • To respect the rights of individuals to privacy and confidentiality.
  • To never misrepresent my credentials, education or membership status.
  • To refrain from conduct that would be adverse to the interest and purpose of the Academy.

THE MISSION OF THE ACADEMY

  • INCREASE AWARENESS

    Increase Awareness of Effects of Traumatic Events and Crisis Situations on Human Functioning  

  • LOOK BEYOND PHYSICAL NEEDS

    Enable Professionals to Look Beyond Physical and Safety Needs and also Address Emergent Psychological Needs

  • ESTABLISH STANDARDS

    Improve the Quality of Support and Intervention and Establish Meaningful Standards Among Professionals Across Disciplines

  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION

    Provide Information and Training through it’s Educational Resource Center and Premier Speakers Bureau

  • SUrVIVOR TO THRIVER

    Ultimately to Assist Victims to Become Survivors and then Thrivers