Child Trends Releases Updated ACEs Data

by | July 30, 2014

Home 9 Child Safety 9 Child Trends Releases Updated ACEs Data ( Page 8 )

Much of the discussion around the impact of trauma on child development up through adulthood has been bolstered by good research on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The short-hand way to think about it is that the more children experience ACEs growing up, the more likely it is to have detrimental effects on a range of health and well-being outcomes. This most recent survey from Child Trends is based on parental reporting of ACEs experienced by their children through the National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH), importantly including what they refer to as “non-clinical” children. In this survey of eight ACEs, in almost all states economic hardship was the leading ACE identified, followed by divorce/separation of a parent/guardian.

The percentage of children experiencing ACEs essentially matched the national average of 54% with no ACEs reported, 35% with one or two ACEs, and 11% with three or more ACEs reported. As one might expect, the number of ACEs experienced generally increases up through adolescence, impacting not only early child development but also impacting critical developmental tasks during that time. You can learn more about ACEs in Wisconsin through the Children’s Trust Fund/Aces page. WCCF believes that all children deserve the opportunity to grow up in safe, healthy, and supportive families and communities; so, let’s work together to reduce the number of ACEs experienced by our children!!

by Jim Moeser

Kids Forward
Kids Forward

Join us to build a Wisconsin where every child and family thrives.

Recent

Explained: End Juvenile Life Without Parole in Wisconsin

Explained: End Juvenile Life Without Parole in Wisconsin

Wisconsin relies far too much on incarceration and blames children for system-wide failures. Instead of incarceration, a better investment for Wisconsin’s youth is in basic needs such as health, housing, and employment.  Wisconsin should reimagine a community-based continuum of care grounded in youth voice, emerging adult research, and cross-system collaboration. 

Testimony: End Juvenile Life Without Parole in Wisconsin

Testimony: End Juvenile Life Without Parole in Wisconsin

Kids Forward supports SB801/AB845, which would eliminate juvenile life without parole. This critical advancement towards a more developmentally appropriate juvenile justice system will reduce and repair harm, decrease racial disparities, increase child and family wellbeing, and increase opportunities for community-based alternatives to incarceration. 

Sign up for Emails

Your address helps us identify your legislators and the most relevant messages to send you.