This 2021 resource provides an overview of the concepts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and childhood trauma, highlights the gaps that remain in our understanding of the impact of childhood trauma and adversity on mental and physical health, and describes how these terms (childhood trauma vs. adversity) differ. This resource also offers providers, family advocates, and policymakers recommendations for ways in which ACEs and other childhood trauma-related concepts and resources can be combined to advance care for children and families who have experienced trauma.
Resource Type:
- Handouts/Tipsheets
Topic:
- Interaction
- Social-emotional development
Types of Diversity:
- Children and Families who have Experienced Maltreatment and Trauma
NC Community College Core Course:
- Child, Family, and Community
- Child Guidance