Resources: Adverse Childhood Experiences

Provides a worksheet to assist rural health departments in developing partnerships with local groups and organizations to address the inter-related issues of suicide, overdose, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in their communities. Discusses risk and protective factors as well as data sources relevant to suicide, overdose, and ACEs. Offers important considerations for current and future partnerships designed to enhance prevention in rural areas.

Presents a webinar featuring public health researchers and youth service providers discussing aspects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among rural youth involved with the justice system. Provides prosecutors and other justice system practitioners with research on ACEs among youth in detention and services and strategies to build resilience in this population. Discusses the relationship between behavioral health, substance use, and ACEs.

Provides an overview of violence and abuse in rural America. Answers frequently asked questions on the topic, details successful rural model program examples, and links to additional resources and information for funding, events, and related organizations.

Provides information for state and local early intervention systems regarding the prevalence of infants and toddlers prenatally exposed to substances, and resources and supports needed to promote positive outcomes for these infants and their families. Shares links to key research, policy, guidance, state examples, and evidence-based practices for supporting young children exposed prenatally to substances and their families.