Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) — such as abuse, neglect, exposure to violence, and family dysfunction — are linked to negative impacts on child development and can lead to profound, long-term health and social outcomes. With this understanding, states are beginning to launch coordinated efforts aimed at preventing these exposures and mitigating their influence on children’s … Continue reading Mobilizing for New Jersey’s Children and Families: Preventing, Protecting, and Healing from Adverse Childhood Experiences