When School Health Clinics began screening all patients for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in December 2020, we were disheartened to see how many have suffered from abuse or neglect at some point in their lives. In addition to the behavioral health care and resources we offer, we wanted to do something to address this directly by creating a clinic environment that promotes positive discipline and non-violence, and fosters ongoing conversations with families about healthy parenting...

For Peter Buckley, program manager for the PACEs initiative, Southern Oregon Success (SORS), the “aha moment” around positive and adverse childhood experiences was more of an “aha month.”

He is sprawled out on the sidewalk, motionless, flushed cheeks framed by high cheekbones. He’s slender, probably in his mid-20s, his straight, coal black hair pulled back, and his orange t-shirt twisted up over his stomach. “He’s OD’ing on fentanyl!” shouts a guy holding a skateboard.

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