In this episode of Pathways, Tom Andriola, a member of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, shares his personal journey of healing from childhood trauma (trigger warning: sexual abuse) and how that experience fueled his commitment to integrating trauma-informed practices across state government – especially within the juvenile justice system. In this episode, we discuss:
- The importance of trauma-informed leadership
- The challenges that come with advocating for systemic change
- The critical role that empathy and compassion play in supporting employees and the populations they serve
- Insights on how to create a safe, nurturing work environment and the transformative power of trauma-informed approaches