October 2016 – November 2017: The Steering Committee held three retreats to begin to develop a strategic plan and determine three key priorities for TILA:

1. Education, Advocacy, Resources: Providing education, training, and technical assistance to practically implement trauma informed approaches.
2. Collaborations and Partnerships: Actively engaging in initiatives that support regions, partnerships, common goals, and topics that build community resilience.
3. Authentic Community Engagement: Supporting community members with lived experience to lead the momentum, participate in shared decision making, and influence local trauma informed policy changes.