Safer Cornwall works with partners to help make Cornwall a more compassionate place to live. This means ensuring that everyone feels safe, connected and understood.
A key part of this comes from recognising that people who experience multiple disadvantages are more likely to achieve positive outcomes when treated with empathy and understanding.
We do this by working with the Trauma Informed Network Cornwall to spread compassion and create a better understanding of those that have experienced trauma. By working together to promote trauma awareness we are able to influence policy and service provision that recognises everyone’s needs. You can find out more about the resources available from the Trauma Informed Network Cornwall here.
You can find out more about trauma awareness and adversity through a series of training videos we have created here: Trauma Informed Lunch and Learns.
We work with people who have lived experience of trauma to understand some of the difficulties and barriers people may face when trying to access services. We also work with a range of services such as the voluntary sector, Health services, schools and Police to promote a better understanding of people who have experienced trauma and adversity.
The Compassionate Cornwall All-Age Framework is a whole-system, trauma-informed approach designed to create safe, inclusive, and supportive environments for individuals across Cornwall – regardless of age, background, or life experience. Grounded in the principles of compassion, collaboration, and empowerment, the framework seeks to:
The framework is the result of extensive consultation and partnership through the Trauma Informed Network Cornwall (TINC) and builds on existing strategies like the Complex Needs Strategy and the Compassionate Cornwall vision. Ultimately, it aims to transform how services are delivered and experienced- placing compassion, trust, and shared responsibility at the heart of every interaction.
You can read the Compassionate Cornwall All Age Framework Here
