ARTIC Scale

Looking for a cost-effective, validated tool to measure trauma-informed care?

Organizations and schools understand that valid data is critical to advancing trauma-informed care (TIC) in their settings and demonstrating success. That’s why the Traumatic Stress Institute co-developed the ARTIC Scale, a psychometrically valid measure of professional and para-professional attitudes toward TIC.

The ARTIC Scale was co-developed by Dr. Courtney Baker of Tulane University and the Traumatic Stress Institute. It has been administered globally to more than half a million professionals in human service agencies, school systems, state agencies, and more.

Which ARTIC Version is Right for Me?

We offer three flexible options tailored to the exact data capacity, budget, and research goals of your organization, agency, or academic study.

ARTIC for Researchers

• For those that have capacity to conduct data collection, analysis, and dissemination of results
• For those doing more formal research or program evaluation
• Tool arrives as a PDF with scoring instructions and SPSS syntax. It can be administered manually or via online survey tools like Qualtrics
• Provides access to raw data
• An option for studies with under 50 participants (where Online ARTIC cannot be used)
• Access to a research meeting with Tasha Reece, ARTIC Research Coordinator, for methodological support

ARTIC for Students

• With the same features as the ARTIC for Researchers, but with discounted rates. 

ARTIC for Organizations (the Online ARTIC)

• Online survey administration, analysis, and reporting tool. Includes set-up and result consultation meetings
• For organizations, schools, or the consultants who serve them
• Access to online organizational and individual dashboards, set up and reporting consultations, and results within 7 days of completed data collection period
• No access to raw data
• Minimum of 50 staff/participants
• Access to a research meeting with Tasha Reece, ARTIC Research Coordinator, for methodological support