Integrating Trauma-Informed Care into Private School systems: A model for Supporting Out-Of-School Children Resettled through Government Initiatives

This study examines the integration of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) into private school systems as a strategic model to support out-of-school children resettled through government initiatives. Grounded in Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, the research highlights how layered environmental factors influence the developmental trajectories of displaced children experiencing trauma. The proposed Trauma-Informed Private School Integrated Model (TIPSIM) operationalizes TIC principles across institutional policies, pedagogical practices, and community partnerships to foster safe, trusting, and empowering learning environments. The model addresses unique educational and psychosocial needs by embedding trauma sensitivity into leadership decisions, teaching approaches, and wraparound support systems. A government implementation roadmap outlines phased strategies for policy mandates, capacity building, financing, monitoring, and sustainability to institutionalize TIC within private schools. Despite its promise, TIPSIM faces challenges including limited staff capacity, financial constraints, cultural adaptation needs, stigma, workforce burnout, and governance gaps. The study underscores the necessity of comprehensive, culturally responsive, and system-wide approaches to overcome these barriers. Integrating TIC into private education not only advances academic recovery but also promotes resilience and social integration among resettled learners, aligning with global education equity imperatives. This research contributes valuable insights into operationalizing trauma-informed frameworks in humanitarian education contexts, emphasizing multisectoral collaboration and sustainable policy support.