Professional Edge | Trauma-Informed Workplaces

Join KU Professor of the Practice Misty Campbell to learn more about trauma in the workplace. Trauma is deeply prevalent in our society, shaping how people show up in work and community life. Drawing from lessons in criminal justice, restorative frameworks, and empowerment-based strategies, this training equips leaders with practical ways to apply trauma-responsive practices in daily leadership. The focus is on building team cohesion, improving retention, and strengthening leadership development all while creating supportive environments for all employees, including those with previous justice involvement. In this session, attendees will: Recognize the widespread impact of trauma and its implications for workplace culture and leadership. Apply trauma-responsive and empowerment-based strategies to daily leadership practices to improve team cohesion, retention, and development. Develop supportive environments that foster inclusion and growth for employees with previous justice involvement.