The Secret to Improved Outcomes is in the Process

The secret to Sanctuary is in how it integrates the structure of our organization with the trauma-informed care we offer our clients. Here's how Sanctuary works to improve outcomes for both The House and our children.

Implementing the Sanctuary Model Changes Thinking

• Adopting a trauma sensitive organizational paradigm changes the way we think.

Changing Thinking, Changes Behavior

• The S.E.L.F. Framework changes how we use language.
• The Seven Commitments delineate how we sustain relationships.
• The Sanctuary Toolkit improves the way we practice.

Changing Behavior Changes the Organization

• Reduced turnover
• Improved morale
• Improved communication
• Decreased incidents of violence

Changing the Organization Changes Client Outcomes

• Fewer trauma symptoms
• Enhanced social skills
• Improved relationships with family and peers
• Improved academic performance
• Increased ability to maintain safety
• Improved judgment and decisions