In their second episode, Lane, Kelsey, and Jill discuss what Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are, how to prevent them from happening, and how to overcome them.

This episode just scratched the surface of this complex topic. To schedule a training with Kelsey on childhood trauma or ACEs, contact her at kgreene@pcaillinois.org

Resources:

ACEs overview and original ACEs study resource: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html

Philadelphia Research Study: https://www.philadelphiaaces.org/philadelphia-ace-survey

Harvard University Center on the Developing Child ACEs and toxic stress resource: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/aces-and-toxic-stress-frequently-asked-questions/

Harvard University Center on the Developing Child epigenetics resource: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/what-is-epigenetics-and-how-does-it-relate-to-child-development/

Harvard University Center on the Developing Child resilience resource: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/resilience/

PCA Illinois ACEs slick and poster: https://www.preventchildabuseillinois.org/literature

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: https://www.bbbs.org/

Home Visiting in Illinois overview: https://www.preventchildabuseillinois.org/home-visiting-illinois

6 Protective Factors Infographic: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFjL6a61QY/fwPz2P_Qbs2lqyZHqvawLw/view?utm_content=DAFjL6a61QY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Thanks for listening! We hope you learned something new from our episode.