We Can Prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

"Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood and can include:

• Experiencing violence, abuse, or neglect
• Witnessing violence in the home or community
• Having a family member attempt or die by suicide

ACEs can also include growing up in a household with:

• Substance misuse
• Mental health problems
• Instability due to parental separation or household members being in jail or prison.."
  Adverse Childhood Experience