The Sanctuary Institute

03/13/2026

A remarkable milestone: safety incidents have dropped 77% since 2020.
Proof that trauma-responsive care, strong relationships, and the Sanctuary Model truly change outcomes. Well done Brighter Transition Youth Treatment Center

We’re excited to share something truly worth celebrating! Since 2020, our safety incidents have decreased by an incredible 77%. Yes… SEVENTY SEVEN PERCENT!!

This didn’t happen by accident. It happened because of people; our dedicated staff and the strong relationships they build with our students every single day. It happened because we embraced The Sanctuary Institute's Sanctuary Model, Ukeru Systems, and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute), and we committed to ongoing training that keeps our team growing, learning, and supporting students in the safest, most compassionate ways possible. This progress reflects a culture shift, a commitment to safety, and a whole lot of heart!!

To our staff: thank you for showing up, leaning in, and making a difference.
To our students: thank you for trusting us and growing with us.

Here’s to continuing the momentum and creating an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.

This week we also welcomed amazing trainers, Sandra and Josh, from Ukeru Systems to campus! They spent the day recertifying our trainers, checking in on how Ukeru is being utilized, and connecting with our staff and students. Ukeru has been such an incredible addition to our campus, and we’re thrilled to have them on our team as we continue building a safer, more supportive environment for everyone.

Here’s to progress, partnership, and the positive momentum ahead!!

03/13/2026

Lead With Purpose. Inspire Change.

ANDRUS

01/05/2026

We are excited to launch The Implementation Collective, a new Sanctuary Institute program designed to make trauma-responsive organizational change more accessible to smaller organizations with strong missions but limited budgets.

In this program, 3–4 organizations will move through the Sanctuary Model’s implementation and certification process together, forming a supportive learning cohort. Each group will engage in shared training, consultation, and reflection while receiving individualized attention from Sanctuary faculty. This collective approach creates both community and capacity allowing organizations to learn from one another, share resources, and build resilience together. Learn more here: https://www.thesanctuaryinstitute.org/implementation-collective/

12/29/2025

11/14/2025

The Adjunct Faculty Member plays a vital role in advancing the mission and growth of the Sanctuary Institute. We are seeking dynamic professionals with experience in workshop facilitation and expertise in trauma responsive practice, organizational change, trauma treatment, leadership coaching, and/or the Sanctuary Model. https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=5e73afbe-c8c1-4dc3-875b-eeb71e6a710c&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&jobId=9204013695349_1&&source=EN

09/15/2025

Join us for the launch of our newly reimagined series:

The Sanctuary Institute’s Community Conversations.

Sanctuary Strong: Sustaining Hope Through Difficult Times

Free Event

Date: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025

Times: 11 AM EST (10 AM CST, 9 AM MST, 8 AM PST)

Place: Virtual

We are thrilled to feature Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center, a large behavioral health organization serving more than 1,700 people annually across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York. Under the leadership of CEO Dr. Adrienne Dixon and her team, Sarah Reed has weathered profound internal and external challenges while staying true to its mission, values, and vision.

In this inspiring session, Dr. Dixon, Larry Shallenberger, and Matt Haight will:

Share Sarah Reed’s story of organizational resilience and growth, a model of hope in today’s climate of uncertainty and stress.
Provide a framework for understanding and assessing current stressors and opportunities within your own organization.
Reveal how Sarah Reed has consistently applied the Sanctuary Model’s 7 Commitments to remain mission-centered, people-focused, creative, flexible, and resilient.
Come ready to be inspired, to learn, and to walk away with practical strategies to strengthen your organization during difficult times.

For more information please contact Alicia Peak: [email protected]

05/16/2025

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
The Sanctuary Institute is proud to offer a 6-part series of Social Learning Sessions!

Register Now for these engaging 60-minute virtual workshops offered by our very own faculty.

Sessions start in June. Register now - space is limited!
Click here to learn more: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/d0i1z96/g/7Y7wPnzwj2?search=&sortBy=date&category=&date=TODAY&keywords=

04/18/2025

We are extremely grateful for the continued support and generosity of our biggest sponsor Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP.

What an amazing conference experience it has been!

04/12/2025

Shout out to our sponsors for Network Days 2025!!
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Can’t wait till next week!

04/08/2025

We're thrilled to officially welcome Lisa Martin, PhD. to our team here at The Sanctuary Institute as the new AVP of Business Operations!

For those of you attending Network Days 2025, be sure to make time to connect with Lisa in person!

Please give her a warm Sanctuary welcome in the comments below 😉