Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long is the film?
A: The film is 75 minutes long
Q: Is the film rated?
A: The film is not rated but does contain mature subject matter.
Q: Can I charge admission if I host a screening of ALL RISE?
A: No, you cannot charge admission or use the film for a fundraiser. Public screenings can be held with approval from the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development provided no admission is charged. Learn about how to apply for a license to host a screening of ALL RISE by clicking here.
Q: What is Trauma-Informed Care?
A: There is not a single definition of trauma-informed care across systems and agencies. The following is a commonly cited definition from the National Traumatic Stress Network:
A trauma-informed child- and family-service system is one in which all parties involved recognize and respond to the impact of traumatic stress on those who have contact with the system including children, caregivers, and service providers. Programs and agencies within such a system infuse and sustain trauma awareness, knowledge, and skills into their organizational cultures, practices, and policies. They act in collaboration with all those who are involved with the child, using the best available science, to maximize physical and psychological safety, facilitate the recovery of the child and family, and support their ability to thrive.
A more expansive definition of trauma-informed care has been developed by the Travis County Collaborative for Children (TCCC). Read more about the TCCC’s definition of trauma-informed care and examples of what trauma-informed looks like in different contexts (e.g., court rooms, caseworker environments, etc.) on our Resources page.
Q: What is TBRI®?
A: Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) is an emerging intervention model for a wide range of childhood behavioral problems. It has been applied successfully in a variety of contexts, and with many children for whom other interventions have failed (e.g., medications, cognitive-behavioral therapies). TBRI® is based on a solid foundation of neurodevelopmental theory and research, tempered by humanitarian principles. It is a caregiver-based intervention that is designed for children who have experienced relationship-based traumas such as institutionalization, multiple foster placements, maltreatment, and/or neglect. Learn more at child.tcu.edu.
Q: I would like to implement trauma-informed practices in my court. Where do you recommend I start?
A: We recommend that you watch ALL RISE and then visit our resource page, which features a number of resources for child welfare professionals
Q: I don’t work in child welfare. How can I help promote trauma-informed practices to help children and families?
A: You don’t need to work in child welfare or the courts to be able to help vulnerable children and families. Some ways that you can help to raise awareness about the impact of early maltreatment and trauma-informed practices are:
Become a court-appointed special advocate (CASA)
Contact your local representative to support legislation for more trauma-informed training and services
Fundraise or donate to programs and agencies that provide trauma-informed care and/or trauma-informed training
Q: Can a representative from ALL RISE speak at our upcoming screening/conference/training?
A: If you are interested in having Judge Clark or other representatives from the film attend your screening, and/or conduct a related training, please submit a speaking/training request through our Contact page. We will follow-up with the details regarding travel fees, honorariums, and the process of booking and contracting with ALL RISE representatives.