ND SB2291

The behavioral health division shall establish and administer a trauma-informed practices working group to assess evidence-based trauma treatment models and identify gaps in the state's system of care.

The working group must establish and maintain a statewide plan for trauma-informed care including trauma screening for adults and children, trauma-sensitive care plan strategies, and referral resources for individuals with trauma histories.

Working group membership must include representatives from corrections and rehabilitation, state department of health, board of higher education, human services, Indian affairs commission, insurance department, judicial branch, protection and advocacy committee, public instruction, and other identified stakeholders.

The behavioral health division director or designee shall serve as presiding officer, with the working group meeting at least biannually and providing annual reports to legislative management on activities and recommendations.

The department shall maintain a network of clinicians trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy with an online directory, ongoing learning community, and trauma-based trainings for other child-serving systems.

The Act expires July 31, 2023.