"In the longest running study of its kind, researchers have evaluated the long-term effects of early intervention on the prevention of internalising disorders in children, such as anxiety or depression.... "Over the past decade there has been a marked...
[Bringing attention to this article originally posted Jan. 29th since today it was posted as the Editor's Choice .] Abstract Objectives To explore current evidence of the physiological embedding of stress to discuss whether adverse childhood experiences (ACE) causing chronic or acute stress responses may alter fundamental biological functions.... Results These mechanisms, in interaction with social position, and mediated by subsequent environmental exposures, may ultimately lead to...
"On Monday, February 4, 2013, “ The Senate voted overwhelmingly ” to reintroduce “the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA)” after the act died on the floor the without re-authorization at the end of the last...
"A study exploring the impact of early parental death has revealed the long-term damage and suffering that can be experienced by individuals in adult life if appropriate levels of support are not provided at the time of bereavement. The new research,...
Features: The Powerful Gift of Teachers Trauma Sensitive Schools ACE’s vision: Arizona is a Trauma Informed Approach Gives Discipline a Helping Hand Upcoming Events http://www.slideshare.net/dannydjmorales/february-2013-newsletter-16414283
“Megan Gunnar is a familiar face at the state Capitol. Already this session she’s testified three times before legislators to share research on early child development conducted by her and her colleagues at the Institute of Child...
"Nine out of ten teachers, police officers and social workers are regularly coming into contact with children they suspect are suffering from neglect yet as many as 40 per cent feel powerless to intervene, according to a major report by the University...
"Thus, though reducing work stress would undoubtedly improve the psychological and physical well-being of the working individuals as well as the working population, it is unlikely to have an important impact on cancer burden at a population level."...
"Across Washington State, there are 42 local Community Public Health and Safety Networks actively working in collaboration with urban, rural and tribal communities to reduce rates of ACEs and foster resiliency in children exposed to them. Resiliency...
"Why is one out of every 10 Canadian children still living in poverty when Canadian scientists have led the way in identifying the life-long impact of adverse childhood environment on early brain development? … Discussions of these and other...
"We as a community must work together to strengthen and support the parents and providers who are caring for our most vulnerable children. We must increase access and availability to experts in the community who can help parents and providers support...
"CAMP (Caring About My Planet) is a program that we have designed to bring children, especially children with adverse childhood experiences, into the great outdoors. We hope that by immersing these kids in nature they will become better leaders, have...
"A new study by Oregon State University researchers finds that Head Start can make a positive impact in the lives of some of its highest risk children, both academically and behaviorally.... "Children in non-parental care tend to struggle with...
"According to the trauma-informed care model adopted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the question the system should be asking shifts from “what is wrong with you?” to “what happened to you?” "This...
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