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Navigating difficult situations in public libraries : the PLA guide to trauma-informed de-escalation
—Paauw, Margaret Ann, author.
2025

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"This book is an essential guide for librarians looking to create a safe and welcoming environment for patrons from all walks of life, providing practical strategies for de-escalating difficult situations in a trauma-informed way and guidance on creating a trauma-informed library culture"-- Provided by publisher.

Item Details

ISBN: 9798892552950

Description: 152 pages ; 28 cm

Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

  • Understanding trauma
  • Mental health 101
  • The escalation cycle
  • Guiding principles of "the tools"
  • Reflect-consider cultural and historical issues
  • Connect-focus on relationships
  • Respect-engage in choice and collaboration
  • Protect-promote safety
  • Redirect-encourage skill-building and confidence
  • Debriefing
  • Evaluation
  • Recognizing the emotional impact of library work

LCCN: 2025000214

Control Number: 3397747

Publisher: Chicago : ALA Editions, 2025.
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