Purpose

Social determinants of health are inherent in both direct relationships with family, friends, and community; and interactions with broader social systems such as childcare, education, employment, healthcare, and public safety. These individual relationships and broader social systems are potent sources of both support and adversity that impacts wellbeing differentially across identities. Such factors predict a wide range of health outcomes (e.g., cardiovascular disease, PTSD, addiction) and even mortality. DCMJ collaborates with individuals and families in an inclusive manner, to build and promote a trauma-informed world that is responsive to the impact of social factors on wellbeing.