About adverse childhood experiences

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have long-term negative impacts on health, opportunity and well-being.

Resource Abstract

“Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years). Examples include:

• Experiencing violence, abuse, or neglect.
• Witnessing violence in the home or community.
• Having a family member attempt or die by suicide.”

—Description from publisher

Resource Access

Open Access

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). About adverse childhood experiences. https://www.cdc.gov/aces/about/index.html