Welfare and Institutions Code section 1451

For purposes of Article 3 (commencing with Section 1454), the following definitions apply:

(a)

“Board” means the Board of State and Community Corrections.

(b)

“High rate” means a rate that exceeds the state average.

(c)

“Trauma-informed” means an approach that involves an understanding of adverse childhood experiences and responding to symptoms of chronic interpersonal trauma and traumatic stress across the lifespan of an individual.

Source: Section 1451, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=WIC§ionNum=1451.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2020; accessed Jul. 28, 2025).

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