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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . 2020. Adverse childhood experiences prevention strategy FY2021-FY2024. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , 20 pp.

Annotation: This report from the Injury Center of the CDC provides an in-depth look at ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). It enumerates some of the occurances that can be considered ACEs (such as abuse and neglect), the possible long-term effects (including mental health challenges, chronic diseases, and the loss of opportunities), and six strategies that can prevent ACEs (strengthening economic supports for families, interventions, etc.). The report also enumerates the Injury Center's four strategic goals and the objectives that will help them attain those goals. References point the reader to futher reading.

Keywords: Adverse childhood experiences, Child abuse prevention, Emotional trauma, Stress, Toxic stress, Violence prevention

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . 2019. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs): Preventing early trauma to improve adult health . Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , 2 pp. (CDC Vital Signs)

Annotation: This fact sheet from the CDC defines ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and explains the negative impact over the life span that can occur when children are exposed to them. It presents many ways in which everyone (including healthcare providers, employers, and states and communities) can recognize the difficulties that families face and support programs that will promote healthy conditions.

Keywords: Adverse childhood experiences, Emotional trauma, Stress, Toxic stress
   

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