Just to add here, I have been reading the thread that referred to Finkelhor's article and appreciated reading Jane Stevens' response. Of the links for evidence she included, most are aimed at young people, children, young mothers. Has anyone specifically done research, empirical or anecdotal, that measures self-awareness of one's ACE's among older adults and its outcomes?
There’s the 50% plus drop in births to teen mothers. The 98% drop in youth suicide and suicide attempts. A 90% drop in school suspensions, and the elimination of school expulsions. Over one year, zero violent incidents in a juvenile detention facility. After a year involvement in Safe Babies Courts, 99% of kids no longer suffer abuse. A 30% drop in emergency department visits. At an organization that implemented trauma-informed practices throughout its workforce, a 5% drop in health insurance rates. Radical cost savings for state and local governments.