Understanding the implications of pathologizing and criminalizing people and their behaviors is essential. When this happens, it further marginalizes people, increases bias, and can perpetuate systemic trauma. Working with diverse communities aims to promote care, understanding, and support while acknowledging the unique challenges communities face.

• What are some of the implications that can occur for people who are continually traumatized by oppressive systems? what are some examples of how this is seen within communities?