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National Governors Association . 2021. State actions to prevent and mitigate adverse childhood experiences . , 12 pp.

Annotation: This paper describes a multi-state technical assistance project on statewide approaches to address adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) across the lifespan, starting in June 2020. It addresses the goals, policy, and programs developed and launched by five states (Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wyoming) that were selected to participate in the project by the National Governors Association and its partner organizations. A summary of the states’ work focuses on the following: (1) Establishing trauma-informed states by creating a holistic, cross-agency vision for cultural change; (2) Developing a common, statewide language and lens around trauma and ACEs and implementing universal trauma awareness communications and/or training; (3) Improving the quality of ACEs surveillance data; and (4) Increasing access to ACEs screening and developing a comprehensive, trauma-informed system of care. Highlighted are lessons learned from states that served as models for statewide approaches that prevent and address ACEs (e.g., disruption in family life, loss of income, food insecurity, and social isolation) and the development of trauma-informed policies (Alaska, California, New Jersey, and Tennessee).

Keywords: Child health, Family health, High risk children, High risk families: Trauma, Model programs, Policy development, Prevention, Risk factors, State initiatives, Stress
   

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