ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Based on a body of research involving 17,000 adults, the Adverse Childhood Experiences project has yielded a solid foundation of knowledge about the long-range impacts of chronic stress on the developing brains and bodies of children and young adults. The Washington State Family Policy Council and the Issaquah Community Network are committed to informing the public about this research, and to reducing the number of ACEs facing children in our communities. A Powerpoint presentation about ACEs was provided to the board at the August, 2012 board retreat.
Researchers studied the long range impacts of the following events:
1. Recurrent physical abuse
2. Recurrent emotional abuse
3. Contact sexual abuse
4. An alcohol or drug abuser in the family
5. An incarcerated household member
6. Someone who is chronically depressed, mentally ill, institutionalized or suicidal
7. Mother is treated violently
8. One or no parents
9. Emotional or physical neglect.
You can access a full range of information about ACEs at the Family Policy Council website or at the Adverse Childhood Experiences home page.
Researchers studied the long range impacts of the following events:
1. Recurrent physical abuse
2. Recurrent emotional abuse
3. Contact sexual abuse
4. An alcohol or drug abuser in the family
5. An incarcerated household member
6. Someone who is chronically depressed, mentally ill, institutionalized or suicidal
7. Mother is treated violently
8. One or no parents
9. Emotional or physical neglect.
You can access a full range of information about ACEs at the Family Policy Council website or at the Adverse Childhood Experiences home page.
