Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries: The Pla Guide to Trauma-Informed De-Escalation by Paauw, Margaret Ann
Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries: The Pla Guide to Trauma-Informed De-Escalation by Paauw, Margaret Ann

Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries: The Pla Guide to Trauma-Informed De-Escalation

Because libraries are community spaces that provide access to information, resources, and programming for people of all...
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Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries: The Pla Guide to Trauma-Informed De-Escalation by Paauw, Margaret Ann

Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries: The Pla Guide to Trauma-Informed De-Escalation

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Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries: The Pla Guide to Trauma-Informed De-Escalation by Paauw, Margaret Ann

Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries: The Pla Guide to Trauma-Informed De-Escalation

$83.32
Author: Margaret Ann Paauw
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
Because libraries are community spaces that provide access to information, resources, and programming for people of all ages and backgrounds, conflicts between patrons, verbal or physical altercations, and other difficult situations can occur. These situations can be traumatic for those involved, whether patrons or staff, making it essential that librarians know how to de-escalate them in trauma-informed ways. Utilizing the framework from PLA's best-seller A Trauma-Informed Framework for Supporting Patrons, this workbook walks readers through building micro-skills for handling difficult situations, providing
  • a succinct overview of how to define and understand trauma, including its definition, causes, effects, and manifestations;
  • evidence-informed approaches drawn from the fields of social work, psychology, and counseling;
  • dozens of activities, handouts, and worksheets designed to spur reflection and help readers build upon the practices introduced in the book;
  • guidance on debriefing, evaluation, facing compassion fatigue, and other aftercare topics; and
  • appendices that provide information on mental health resources, crisis intervention hotlines, and further reading on trauma and burnout.


Author: Margaret Ann Paauw
Publisher: ALA Editions
Published: 06/12/2025
Pages: 152
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9798892552950

About the Author
Dr. Margaret Ann Paauw is an Assistant Professor at Eastern Michigan University and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Dr. Paauw has been practicing social work since 2012, working mainly with people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity and serious mental illness. Dr. Paauw worked as a library social worker for the Chicago Public Library, was an active member of the Public Library Association's Library Social Work Taskforce, facilitated the library social work direct service call, and co-authored A Trauma Informed Framework for Supporting Patrons. Dr. Paauw has consulted on library social work partnerships and provided trauma-informed and de-escalation trainings to libraries across the country. Dr. Paauw's main area of research has been on the efficacy of library social work partnerships, building the body of research contributing to evidence for this practice.
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