CA SB1003

Establishes the Trauma-Informed Care Training Certification Program under the State Department of Public Health to certify trauma-informed care training programs for employees of victim-witness programs, sexual assault victim programs, and other community-based programs serving crime victims.

Requires state or local agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions offering such training to certify their programs with the department.

Sets mandatory criteria for certified programs, including a minimum of 40 hours of training (in-person or remote) that covers trauma types, impacts, and evidence-based responses.

Requires training to teach major tenets of trauma-informed care including understanding trauma prevalence, integrating trauma knowledge into policies and services, and avoiding retraumatization through nonjudgmental practices.

Mandates training content on guiding principles such as establishing physical and emotional safety, building trust, recognizing trauma symptoms, promoting survivor-centered care, and providing culturally responsive services.