Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) – Professional Training in South Carolina

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events that occur in a child’s life. Science shows the strong relationship between the adversity we experience as children and negative health and well-being as adults. By better understanding ACEs, what they are and how they can manifest themselves years later, communities can work to prevent future abuse and improve outcomes for South Carolina’s children and families.

‌After training, participants will be able to:

• Define ACEs and have a basic understanding of their impact on childhood development.
• Identify protective factors and positive childhood experiences (PCEs) and have a basic understanding of their impact on resilience.
• Identify resources to further learn about ACEs, protective factors and PCEs and explore how to apply them personally and professionally.