Safe and Secure Communities

Breaking Cycle of Violence – Performance Measure 1.29

The trauma experienced by crime victims is nuanced and young people are particularly vulnerable to the chronic stress associated with exposure to crime. Timely connection to services and education on trauma is crucial for families to increase their resilience and capacity to heal.

Measure

Achieve ratings of "Strongly Agree" or "Agree" with responses of “having a better understanding of trauma associated with violence and its impact on the well-being and safety of my family” greater than or equal to 95% as measured by the CARE 7 Trauma Education and Support Services Survey.

Why this Measure Matters

CARE 7, a crisis response workgroup within the City of Tempe Human Services, is dedicated to providing effective, efficient, and trauma-informed care to crime victims. Delivery of services includes victim advocacy, counseling services, case management, temporary housing, and diverse resource referral. The City of Tempe is committed to addressing the complex needs of those impacted by crime and works diligently not only in providing treatment support for individual and family healing but also engages in efforts for future prevention, particularly educating and redirecting younger populations.

The success rate is determined by the % of individuals responding agree or strongly agree who report having a better understanding of trauma associated with violence and how it impacts the well-being and safety of their family.

Baseline

83% (CY 2023)

Target

95% by CY 2026

Strategies

Update CARE 7 Victim Services Survey questions to collect specific data for performance measure 1.29
Contact and collaborate with CARE 7 Trauma Trainer to develop psycho-educational content specific to trauma and victimization.
Provide in house training to CARE 7 advocates on delivery of content.