January 3, 2025 Launch of Self-Paced Trauma Responsive Care

January 3, 2025

Launch of Self-Paced Trauma Responsive Care Curriculum

BridgePoint Advocacy is proud to debut our soon to be fully online, ten-module Trauma Responsive Care program. Learners can now access video lectures, interactive “Follow the Pattern” exercises, and downloadable workbooks at their own pace—perfect for busy teams seeking flexibility without sacrificing depth. Early adopters report 95% satisfaction with the self-paced format and seamless certificate generation upon completion.

January 8, 2025

New “Understanding Bias” Module Released

Our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion curriculum grows with Module 2: “Understanding Bias, Privilege & Power.” This unit combines real-world case studies and facilitated reflection activities to help participants uncover hidden assumptions and begin actionable change. Module 2 is available in all delivery formats—live virtual, in-person, and self-paced.

January 14, 2025

BridgePoint Webinar Series: Trauma & DEI in Human Services

We kicked off a free, interactive webinar series this week, exploring the intersection of trauma-informed care and DEI best practices in human-service settings. Over 120 practitioners joined live Q&A sessions, networking breakout rooms, and skill-building polls. Recordings are now accessible to all registrants.

January 19, 2025

White Paper: “Integrating Trauma-Responsive Practices into Agency Policy”BridgePoint’s new white paper synthesizes Oregon ORS/OAR guidelines with cutting-edge research on trauma sensitivity. Agencies can download the PDF to align internal policies—such as incident reporting and staff self-care protocols—with best practices that improve outcomes for people with I/DD.

January 23, 2025

Community Partnership with Portland Disability NetworkWe’ve partnered with the Portland Disability Network to co-deliver a series of on-site workshops this spring. Together, we’ll offer discounted Trauma Responsive Care and EDI training for direct-support professionals across Multnomah County—expanding access to quality, compliance-driven education.

January 29, 2025

Website Refresh & Resource Library Launch

Today we unveiled an updated site design—streamlined navigation, fresh branding, and a new Resource Library. Visitors can now browse downloadable handouts, facilitator guides, and policy templates for every BridgePoint curriculum. Check out the “Resources” tab to explore.

February 12, 2025

First Virtual Cohort Completes Trauma Responsive Care

We celebrated the graduation of our inaugural live virtual cohort this month—18 Direct Support Professionals from three agencies completed all ten modules of Trauma Responsive Care. Participants reported a 40% increase in confidence using de-escalation strategies and praised the interactive “Follow the Pattern” exercises for cementing their learning in real-world scenarios.

March 5, 2025

Launch of HR Sector Track in EDI CurriculumBridgePoint Advocacy expanded our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion program with a new HR-focused track. Module content now includes equitable recruitment practices, bias-free performance evaluations, and inclusive onboarding frameworks. Early feedback from HR leaders shows this targeted approach is helping organizations reduce turnover and foster a more diverse talent pool.

April 16, 2025

Release of Consumer Abuse Prevention CurriculumOur fully built Consumer Abuse Prevention trainer guide and slide deck went live this month. Aligned with Oregon’s ORS/OAR standards, the curriculum equips staff to identify, report, and prevent abuse. Agencies can now access quizzes, handouts, and certificate templates to ensure both compliance and compassionate response to vulnerable adults.

May 21, 2025

Pilot Study: Impact of Trauma Training on Incident RatesIn partnership with a regional provider, we conducted a pilot evaluation of our Trauma Responsive Care curriculum. Results showed a 28% reduction in crisis incidents and a 22% improvement in staff retention over three months. The full report—with learner testimonials and implementation tips—is now available in our Resource Library.

June 10, 2025

New Case Law & Policy Update for EDI Trainers

We updated our EDI facilitator guides to include the latest federal and Oregon Supreme Court rulings on workplace discrimination and ADA compliance. Trainers will find refreshed case studies, updated discussion prompts, and revised policy templates—ensuring every session reflects current legal standards and best practices.