INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP

AWARD WINNING PROGRAMS

01 TRAUMA PROGRAM WINS NATIONAL AWARDS

Kirsten Pabst joined clinical social worker Andrew Laue, LCSW, and created the first of its kind secondary trauma program for prosecutors, designed to educate staff on the impact of trauma and provide tools to manage the effects of trauma, enhance resilience and increase employee longevity. Hailed as an innovative success, the National Association of Counties (NACo) recognized Pabst and Laue with a national Achievement Award and a 100 Brilliant Ideas in Government Award…

“Congratulations on receiving the National Association of Counties Achievement Award for your leadership on the Secondary Trauma Group. Montana is lucky to have Kirsten serving county employees who work with victims. Keep up the good work.”
– Senator Jon Tester