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Research shows that over half the middle class population has “adverse childhood experiences” (ACE) in their background, and ACEs are associated with serious later life health and social problems. The Center for Post-Trauma Wellness (CPTW)...

Tina, in Vermont, we are working with our legislature. Elizabeth Prewit did two (?) pieces about the Vermont activity, which I'm sure you can find on the ACEs Connection website. I took issue with them on prescisely this issue - the screening. The ACE study is an incredibly valuable study. It is a watershed moment in the childhood trauma world. It did not, however, develop screening tools, and it is not "trauma informed." The ten-item ACE questionnaire is not a validated screen - it came out...

Hi, Elaine, I just now saw this Ask the Community. I live in south-central Indiana. Just a couple of days ago I met a registered pediatric nurse who presented about ACEs at a conference in Monroe County. She is very knowledgeable about ACEs and incorporates ACEs science into her work with children and families. She was also active in something called the "Integrated Health Advocacy Program" through the local hospital, but I am unclear if this program is still in operation (I think the...

Hello, My name is Jessica Crunkleton. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor Level II, & a Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist. In addition, I’m a Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Therapist with Franciscan Health in Crown Point & Lafayette, Indiana. I recently attended the ACE Master Training in Indianapolis along with several others. We will be presenting throughout the state in the coming...

Hi, Jessica, Thanks for posting this here. If you haven't already, you might want to also post it to The Indiana ACEs Connection community here. Best, Laura