Trauma Free World

In every business there are partnerships and clients you don’t want. And, let’s be honest, Trauma Free World is no different. But, perhaps, our reasons might be a bit different than yours.

Case in point, a partnership we’re building right now – one we didn’t want – is with Kensington Church, a multi-site church in the Detroit, Michigan (USA) area. More specifically, Kensington’s Orion campus north of downtown Detroit. 

The reason we didn’t want a partnership? The Orion Campus is located just down the road from Oxford High School, the school that experienced the U.S.’s most recent school shooting and one of the four Oxford students killed in the shooting was involved and beloved at Kensington Orion. 

It’s not that we didn’t want a partnership with Kensington. They do amazing work in their community and are committed to caring for their people. They’re exactly the kind of place that knows the importance of trauma-informed care and, under more normal circumstances, a great partner for Trauma Free World.

What we didn’t want was this partnership. A partnership built on the harsh and overwhelming realities brought on by the Oxford shooting. No one wants a partnership built on something so tragic. So devastating. So senseless.

But, deep wounds like this don’t just go away. They can’t be wished away. They can’t be reasoned away or ignored. Prayer is such a helpful part of healing but, most often, it doesn’t deliver a miraculous deliverance of trauma’s effects. Healing from deep wounds like this takes dedicated work (and prayers!) of family, friends, pastors, and the greater community of helpers. This is why Trauma Free World exists – to bring trauma training to everyone, everywhere – even if we wish tragedies like the Oxford shooting weren’t the reason.

For Kensington, Trauma Free World’s role right now is helping answer parent’s questions like “How do I get my kids to share about their feelings and fears if they don’t want to talk?” 

Helping kids work through things like, “I’ll never go to the bathroom at school again because someone got shot in there and there isn’t a way for me to escape from a room like that if it happens again.” 

Assisting staff at the church in answering, “What really practical and specific things can we do to create a safe place for families (and staff, too) who are feeling overwhelmed?

We’ve put together some strategies for Kensington that we’ll be rolling out this month, but here’s a truth for us all. The kind of pain, loss, fear, and overwhelming stresses that Kensington is feeling aren’t limited to events like a school shooting. They are similar to what many of us are experiencing – even if the events of our lives aren’t so immediate or tragic.

The pandemic – now grinding into year three, the ongoing stresses related to racial justice, the politicization of just about any topic – demanding we “choose a side”, managing school from home, work from home . . . just about everything from home. It’s grinding us into the ground. It is literally shutting down our brains and bodies. Trauma-informed care, self care and personal wellness – they’ve never been more necessary than now. 

Trauma Free World’s team remains committed to helping people be their best in the midst of it all, and in helping people be a safe and healing presence for those around them. It’s encouraging for us to know there is a growing and worldwide community committed right alongside us!

I’m also comforted by the faith I share with my new friends at Kensington Church. Comfort from the words of Jesus to his earliest followers. “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” In the midst of all “the trouble” you might be going through, wherever in the world you’re going through it, perhaps His words will bring comfort to you, too.

It’s January and, if you’re like me, you’re still polishing up your goals and figuring out how you can give a few areas in your life a reboot this year. At the same time, my newsfeed over the past few months keeps telling me how many of us are languishing, experiencing anxiety, or feeling constantly distracted. It reminds me that no matter how ambitious I am or how much positivity I’ve got right now, if I want to experience growth and take new ground this year, it’s critical to incorporate rest. I thought I’d share a few thoughts and resources with our community in hopes that you all can find ways to rest, so you can be your most vibrant, strong and kind selves this year.

Surprise! Sometimes rest is active.

A couple of years ago I read a book called Sacred Rest by Saundra Dalton-Smith. I can’t recommend it enough! In it, Dalton-Smith describes the seven different kinds of rest.

In addition to breaking rest into seven areas, the idea that rest could be an active pursuit was a game changer for me. I’d always thought of rest as something like a nap or a trip to the spa, but understanding that it could be a hike, a pottery class or having fun with friends was an entirely new idea! Understanding that sometimes rest can be active, as well as passive, helped open up the door for me to incorporate more rest that I saw as not only healthy, but fun!

Analyze your go-to relaxation habits.

The key to incorporating rest into your life is knowing what kind of tired you are. If you’ve got a desk job where you’re sitting and thinking all day, you may feel exhausted, but a night of Netflix and physical rest likely won’t make you feel restored. Likewise, in the workplace sometimes we are churning out work products regularly and creating a lot of output. This may leave you feeling creatively spent. Your knee jerk reaction to a long week may be that you need a break, a massage, or a vacation. And while those can be wonderful things, what you may need is some creative rest, or like Julia Cameron says in the Artist’s Way, some time to “restock the pond”.

Resisting rest.

Over the past several years we’ve had a Self Care module in our Advanced Trauma Competent Care class and whenever we teach this live we hear some interesting feedback from participants. It’s terribly difficult for many of us to make personal wellness a priority. People say it feels selfish or like a luxury. They may believe they don’t deserve it or sometimes it just gets put on the list as the thing we do after everything else is done and everyone else is happy, in bed, taken care of, etc.

Even when we understand the importance of rest, it can feel like a battle to choose the thing that’s good for us. 

One of the core things I have to wrestle with myself is really believing that taking care of myself is just as important as caring for others. I love being generous, thoughtful and serving others, but sometimes if I resist making time for rest, I end up feeling wiped out. It’s that old adage from the airplane – “put the oxygen mask on yourself first, so you can help others” – that we all need to take to heart.

Micro self care. Making it easy, makes it happen!

Last year we created the on-demand Self Care Foundations course, which is a short class that digs into the topic of rest and personal wellbeing. In creating that I found myself trying to come up with ideas for each type of rest that are short and easy to execute. Below are a few of mine, but I encourage you to make a list for yourself.

What can you do in 5-15 minutes that could give you the kind of rest you need? Share your thoughts in the comments! We need all the encouragement and ideas we can get!

I work with Trauma Free World and frequently get to see how trauma-informed care training  changes lives and helps people find hope and healing for themselves and others. I’m a trainer myself, but my primary role is to support our Affiliate Trainers who train people and organizations around the world. This is a story from a recent training in Africa.

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Hesitantly, she approached me, tapping my shoulder while I packed up to leave. Our three-day conference was finished, and she finally felt safe enough, felt brave enough, to share.

“I wanted to tell you my story. The training really impacted me.” She nervously fumbled some folded slips of paper. “Will you read it? I wrote it. I can’t say it.” Her voice dropped to a whisper. “You see… my son….”

I reached for the paper as tears formed in her eyes and mine as I read…

Orphaned. Abandoned. Pregnant at 16. 

 

Growing up with abuse and shame

She dropped out of high school and moved away from her familiar environment to the home of a distant relative. In her new home, she worked from early morning to late at night, cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, hauling water.

Every day she was verbally shamed, physically battered, and emotionally abused. Years of maltreatment made her feel unloved, unwanted, shameful, and worthless. And it all felt like it was her own fault.

The Cycle of Abuse

As a result, her internal pain leaked out in anger towards her own son, the only one in her world more vulnerable than she. Daily, she unleashed years of neglect and abuse onto her son.

I read and hear about the cycle of abuse very often in my line of work. While studies disagree on the rate of intergenerational maltreatment (as noted by this article), when someone is right in front of me telling me about it, it is so much more than a statistic. And in this case it was absolutely clear, we both wanted to do whatever we could to stop the madness and break the cycle.

I wrapped my arm around her shoulders. 

 

Beginning to talk it out

When she finally found her voice, she spoke at me, rapidly, pleadingly, “I didn’t know… I didn’t know what I was doing. I was just hurting so much. I was only thinking about myself. My son is 13 now. He is finishing exams at boarding school and then we’ll be together for the next two months. Is it too late? I’ve seriously hurt him. How will I recover what I never gave him when he was young? What should I do?”

She was beginning to talk it out. She needed the space to pour out her hurts and regrets and worries and someone to hear her. More than answers, she needed validation that, although it would be hard, taking steps toward healing her relationship with her son was possible.

And, since this training was one of Trauma Free World’s faith-based trainings, in addition to offering encouragement and some practical next steps, I was glad to be able to take the hand of this wounded woman and pray together for comfort, healing and brighter days for both of them.

She needed practical techniques, support, prayer, and hope that things could get better.

And there is always hope. 

Trauma Free World runs on hope. Training can change people’s lives. We have seen this in the past and want to see more people changed in the future. This woman and her precious son have tough days ahead as they wrestle through their tangled histories. There is a LOT to heal. It won’t be perfect, but as they take steps forward, it can be better…for both of them AND the next generation in their family.

 

Trauma Free World Provides Its World-Class On-Demand Virtual Trauma Training to Staff and Volunteers at The Care Center of Loveland in Ohio

The faith based, community services organization purchases Trauma Free World’s All Access Pass for staff and an initial 100 licenses for volunteers to help them better support its guests who may have been impacted by trauma.

Cincinnati, OH – January 10, 2021 – Trauma Free World, the 501 (c) (3) organization that provides world-class on-demand and in-person training for adults who assist people who have experienced trauma, announced today they have been selected to provide their resources to The Care Center of Loveland. The non-profit organization provides youth mentoring, life coaching skills, recovery support, financial counseling and more to promote personal advancement, spiritual growth and overall stability throughout the community. It purchased two Trauma Free World (TFW) All Access Passes for staff members and 100 seat licenses to train their first wave of volunteers. The Care Center plans on purchasing more licenses to further equip all of their 250 volunteers.

The Care Center implemented TFW’s curriculum after realizing trauma was hindering the lives of its guests. “We realized that one of the main barriers keeping our guests from thriving in life was healing from prior trauma,” said Greg Knake, executive director of The Care Center. “We also realized that we weren’t equipped to address it. The training that Trauma Free World provides is our solution and they are now a critical partner in helping us become a trauma informed organization.”

“We’re thrilled to be able to assist The Care Center in developing the skills needed to address chronic and complex  trauma hindering those they serve,” said Julie Cooper, vice president of curriculum and training at TFW. “The implications of trauma in individuals’ lives can be extraordinarily deep. Trauma is often one of the main sources of much larger issues like depression, alcoholism, addiction and poverty. When we learn to identify problems at their root, we see a much greater change in the lives of people. Our curriculum enables The Care Center to better achieve their goal of providing a safe space where each person is treated with dignity, respect and care.”

“Volunteers are often on the frontlines at many organizations such as churches, after school programs or wrap-around programs,” said Rob Hall, President of Trauma Free World. “Many organizations, such as the Care Center of Loveland has experienced, can  see a very real impact by helping their volunteers become trauma-informed. Our training can benefit an organization’s volunteers – as well as staff, and help them be more sensitive to the needs of adults and children who may have experienced trauma,” concluded Hall.

About Trauma Free World

Founded in 2020, Cincinnati, Ohio-based Trauma Free World (TFW) is a 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to break the cycle of childhood trauma by providing world-class resources through on-demand, live-stream and in-person trauma training that is accessible to anyone – regardless of their literacy level, culture or location. To date, TFW has trained more than 3,500 people from 72 countries, representing over 1,000 organizations to engage with children in supportive, transformative ways which promote healing. More than 250,000 children have benefited so far and the organization plans on exponentially increasing its healing reach in 2021.

About the Care Center of Loveland

The Care Center is a faith based, community services organization that is dedicated to providing care for the whole person. For over 15 years, The Care Center has been offering community assistance, resources and encouragement to help support individuals in need. With over 250 active volunteers, they provide life coaching, financial guidance, spiritual growth, youth mentoring and many more support systems that help individuals all over the community. Visit https://carecenterinfo.com/ for more information.

Trauma Free World Creates Custom Podcast Series to Train Faculty and Staff at The Council on Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA) Schools

The four-part podcast series was created specifically to enable CESA’s 72-member Christian schools to provide better support to their students during the unprecedented trauma of the 2020 school year. The partnership aims to equip school leaders so they can better address the trauma of systemic racism and COVID-19 and positively impact over 60,000 students.

Cincinnati, OH – August 7, 2020 –

– The Council on Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA), a consortium of 72 member Christian schools responsible for educating more than 60,000 students, selected Trauma Free World (TFW) to develop custom childhood trauma education content delivered to faculty and staff in a four-part podcast series. Trauma Free World, a 501 (c) (3) organization, provides world-class trauma training enabled CESA members to better support students during the pandemic and racial unrest. 

“In my own family and community, I saw firsthand that the kids were hurting from the pandemic and racial unrest in the summer,” said Katie Wiens, executive director of CESA. “As school leaders, very few of us are trained to understand how events like this have a real impact on our kids. I wanted our member schools to recognize the urgency to meet the new needs of our students. TFW’s podcast series gave us the context we needed and the tools required to help us better serve our students. This podcast series has made me realize that I need to start at a different place this year and with a different mindset,” concluded Wiens.

“This partnership was an amazing opportunity for us to create a four-part podcast series with custom childhood trauma content that met CESA’s needs surrounding COVID-19 and racial issues,” said Rob Hall, President of Trauma Free World. “What’s also really exciting to us in partnering with CESA is that if all 70+ member schools became trauma-informed, that would mean more than 60,000 students would benefit from being around safe adults who understand how to help them heal and cope during the traumatic events of this year. This gives these students a path forward with more hope and possibility to live up to their potential. We begin to see healing , growth, and resiliency when we work together to build trauma free schools and trauma free communities.”

Visit https://traumafreeworld.org/ to learn more.

About the Council on Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA)

Founded in 2010 and based in Kennesaw, Georgia, The Council on Educational Standards and Accountability is a consortium of 72 member and candidate Christian schools responsible for educating more than 60,000 students. Their priorities are institutional excellence and institutional integrity. The CESA leadership team serves Christian schools through leadership services, academic enrichment, programmatic development, professional development, and by providing fellowship and fraternity to those who serve within Christian institutions. Visit https://www.cesaschools.org/ to learn more.

About Trauma Free World

Founded in 2020, Cincinnati, Ohio-based Trauma Free World (TFW) is a 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to break the cycle of childhood trauma by providing world-class resources through on-demand, live-stream and in-person trauma training that is accessible to anyone – regardless of their literacy level, culture or location. To date, TFW has trained more than 3,500 people from 72 countries, representing over 1,000 organizations to engage with children in supportive, transformative ways which promote healing. More than 250,000 children have benefited so far and the organization plans on exponentially increasing its healing reach in 2021.

Actor John Krasinski’s Some Good News Network Selects Trauma Free World to Receive Donations from Some Good Merch and Starbucks Foundation

The online news show, created by actor and filmmaker John Krasinski, is dedicated to delivering good news stories, while also making good things happen through its Some Good News (SGN) Store partnership with cause e-tailer Sevenly.org. The non-profit that provides adults with world-class childhood trauma training will receive donations from Some Good Merch, while the Starbucks Foundation is matching donations from purchases on the platform up to $1M.

Cincinnati, OH – June 17, 2021 – Trauma Free World, the 501 (c) (3) organization that provides world-class on-demand, live-stream and in-person training for adults to care for and support children who have experienced trauma, announced today it has been selected by Some Good News (SGN) to receive donations through its Some Good Merch platform. The online show that was created by John Krasinski and recently sold to ViacomCBS, selected Trauma Free World as one of the four national/global organizations to receive donations through Some Good Merch. The other three organizations selected were the Boys and Girls Club of America (Youth Resources), World Central Kitchen (Hunger), and Frontline Responders (Direct Relief). SGN has become a global movement with nearly 6 million followers, 155 million program views, and worldwide impressions of almost 1.2 billion. Krasinski’s recent partnership with The Starbucks Foundation will deliver even more impact for those in need with its pledge to match the first $1M in proceeds from SGN merch sales.

Some Good Merch is the official SGN store with designs submitted by the Some Good News community with tees, mugs, posters and more. Sold through the cause e-tailer Sevenly platform, all proceeds go directly to the non-profit organizations. Shoppers choose one of the recipients for each item they buy.

“With 70% of adults and at least 50% of children experiencing complex trauma, our new partnership with Some Good News is a fantastic opportunity to spearhead change,” said Rob Hall, president of Trauma Free World. “It will provide us with more resources to train individuals and organizations, especially as trauma continues to escalate during the pandemic. Right now, we are all being affected by trauma— worldwide our families, workplaces, schools and communities are experiencing the trauma of COVID-19 and systemic racism on top of dealing with the lasting impacts of childhood abuse, neglect or abandonment. Our goal is to train everyone, everywhere. With a working knowledge of trauma, people can better understand how to care for and interact with each other in healthier ways, making the world a better, more positive place. That certainly seems like some much needed good news!”

What makes Trauma Free World unique is its goal to make world-class, best-practice trauma training accessible to anyone in the world. This type of training most often is provided in an academic setting for counselors and other mental health professionals. But Trauma Free World’s training is designed for all adults – parents, teachers, volunteers, healthcare workers, business professionals – of any education level. With on-demand learning in addition to live-stream and in-person courses, Trauma Free World’s training has been completed by more than 3,500 people from 72 countries.

“Trauma’s impact is enormous, so much in fact that traditional methods of parenting, teaching and interacting often don’t work and can re-trigger emotional trauma,” said Julie Cooper, senior vice president of training and curriculum at Trauma Free World. “However, there are specific interventions and approaches, known as trauma-informed care, that can change lives. Training everyone, everywhere in these new ways can break the cycle of trauma and promote healing and healthy relationships. The donations through our new partnership will help us in our mission to make this curriculum more accessible worldwide. We’re thankful to Some Good News, Sevenly and the Starbucks Foundation for their support and for making it easy for anyone to help TFW train adults to provide more healing to kids each time they purchase a T-shirt, mask, tote bag or other item at SGN.”

Visit https://traumafreeworld.org/ to learn more.

About Trauma Free World

Founded in 2020, Cincinnati, Ohio-based Trauma Free World (TFW) is a 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to break the cycle of childhood trauma by providing world-class resources through on-demand, live-stream and in-person trauma training that is accessible to anyone – regardless of their literacy level, culture or location. To date, TFW has trained more than 3,500 people from 72 countries, representing over 1,000 organizations to engage with children in supportive, transformative ways which promote healing. More than 250,000 children have benefited so far and the organization plans on exponentially increasing its healing reach in 2021.

Trauma Free World Enhances Taylor University’s Orphans and Vulnerable Children Major with Its World-Class Childhood Trauma Training

The oldest non-denominational school in Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, ranking second among Indiana schools, partnered with Trauma Free World to introduce its on-demand childhood trauma course in its Orphans & Vulnerable Children major.

Cincinnati, OH – May 15, 2021 – Trauma Free World, the 501 (c) (3) organization that provides world-class on-demand, live-stream and in-person training for adults to care for and support children who have experienced trauma, announces it has partnered with Taylor University. Faced with challenges with traditional methods of on-campus learning due to COVID-19, Trauma Free World’s (TFW) on-demand training brought digital learning to 60 juniors and seniors enrolled in Taylor University’s Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC) Program. The major encompasses best practices to serve vulnerable children in global and local contexts by meeting their emotional, physical and spiritual needs. Graduates from the program often move into careers with domestic and international relief, aid or care organizations where work with children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected is highly likely. The university purchased TFW’s 3-hour Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care course for the OVC program and provided it for free to students. While it was optional, nearly all students (86%) in the OVC program completed the course.

“Trauma Free World’s on-demand childhood trauma curriculum is uniquely positioned to engage OVC students through immersive virtual learning,” said Scott Moeschberger, professor of psychology and director of Taylor’s OVC Program. “The pandemic created the need for an online platform to make it easy for students to participate from their home or dorm room. TFW’s high-quality learning solution is allowing OVC to better achieve its goal of providing the best possible training to our students.”

“We’re thrilled to partner with Taylor University to support their OVC Program with our childhood trauma training platform,” said Rob Hall, President of Trauma Free World. “Our curriculum gives their students the opportunity to develop the trauma skills they’ll need to be job-ready, establishing a fulfilling career, while also doing the greatest good.”

Visit https://traumafreeworld.org/ to learn more.

About Trauma Free World

Founded in 2020, Cincinnati, Ohio-based Trauma Free World (TFW) is a 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to break the cycle of childhood trauma by providing world-class resources through on-demand, live-stream and in-person trauma training that is accessible to anyone – regardless of their literacy level, culture or location. To date, TFW has trained more than 3,500 people from 72 countries, representing over 1,000 organizations to engage with children in supportive, transformative ways which promote healing. More than 250,000 children have benefited so far and the organization plans on exponentially increasing its healing reach in 2021.

About Taylor University’s Orphan & Vulnerable Children (OVC) Program

Focused on working with refugees, foster children, orphans, and also anti-trafficking efforts, Taylor University’s Orphans & Vulnerable Children major equips students in best practices designed to serve vulnerable children in global and local contexts by meeting their emotional, physical, and spiritual needs. The OVC major incorporates classes from Public Health, Missions, Education, Social Work, Psychology, and Anthropology. The program’s unique courses provide an overview of the current struggles vulnerable children worldwide face regularly.

With the Third Highest Poverty Rate of All U.S. Cities, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati Partners with Trauma Free World to Break the Cycle of Childhood Trauma

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati (BGCGC), currently serving more than 7,000 youth throughout 12 Clubs in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, implements Trauma Free World’s training to help its 60-person staff develop better skills to serve trauma-affected kids.

Cincinnati, OH – May 5, 2020 – Trauma Free World, the 501 (c) (3) organization that provides world-class on-demand, live-stream and in-person training for adults to care for and support children who have experienced trauma, announced today its partnership with Boys and Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati (BGCGC). With on-demand learning, in addition to live-stream and in-person courses, Trauma Free World (TFW) makes world-class, best-practice trauma training available to anyone. Traditionally, this type of coursework almost exclusively  is provided with  an academic focus  for counselors and mental health professionals. TFW courses are designed for all adults – parents, teachers, volunteers, healthcare workers – of any education level. BGCGC will learn key principles and practices of trauma-informed care, how to reduce overwhelming emotions and behaviors in children, best methods to maximize a child’s sense of felt safety, and more.

“Trauma Free World’s content is cutting edge and it has become essential to our work,” said Eric Barber, Program Coordinator at the Wyler Boys & Girls Club in Eastgate. “We’re on the front lines daily helping a diverse population of kids, many of whom are dealing with the effects of complex trauma. Clubs often find themselves in the unique position of being one of the few safe environments for the kids they serve. Therefore, growing in empathy, understanding, and enhancing skills related to trauma-informed care is critical to the success of fulfilling our mission. For any youth organization, you need to have Trauma Free World,” concluded Barber.

BGCGC, presently serving more than 7,000 youth in 12 Clubs in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, has initiated childhood trauma training with its 60-person staff with Trauma Free World’s (TFW) research-based resources. BGCGC selected the Intro to Trauma-Informed Care course as well as weekly live-stream Zoom Q&A sessions with a trauma trainer and coach. In addition, TFW is partnering with the Ohio State School of Social Work to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research with BGCGC staff to obtain measurable results about how the training impacts and improves staff knowledge and skill.

Numerous studies have shown poverty is often linked to trauma and the latest American Community Survey reveals that approximately 40% of children in the city of Cincinnati – more than 26,000 kids – live below the federal poverty level. TFW’s partnership with BGCGC expands the organization’s ability to better support more children in the areas served that are dealing with trauma.

“It’s incredibly powerful to think that when organizations, like BGCGC, take the step toward becoming trauma-informed that they are on the path to being even more effective in their mission – changing a child’s future, the future of a city, and breaking the cycle of both poverty and abuse,” said Rob Hall, President of Trauma Free World.

Visit https://traumafreeworld.org/ to learn more.

About Trauma Free World

Founded in 2020, Cincinnati, Ohio-based Trauma Free World (TFW) is a 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to break the cycle of childhood trauma by providing world-class resources through on-demand, live-stream and in-person trauma training that is accessible to anyone – regardless of their literacy level, culture or location. To date, TFW has trained more than 3,500 people from 72 countries, representing over 1,000 organizations to engage with children in supportive, transformative ways which promote healing. More than 250,000 children have benefited so far and the organization plans on exponentially increasing its healing reach in 2021.

About Taylor University’s Orphan & Vulnerable Children (OVC) Program

Focused on working with refugees, foster children, orphans, and also anti-trafficking efforts, Taylor University’s Orphans & Vulnerable Children major equips students in best practices designed to serve vulnerable children in global and local contexts by meeting their emotional, physical, and spiritual needs. The OVC major incorporates classes from Public Health, Missions, Education, Social Work, Psychology, and Anthropology. The program’s unique courses provide an overview of the current struggles vulnerable children worldwide face regularly.

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