Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences - Slideshow

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are highly stressful events or situations that happen during childhood and/or adolescence.

Evidence suggests strong links between ACEs and a wide range of health and social problems across the lifespan.

Public Health England has put together a slideshow that provides an introduction to ACEs.

Overview

1. What are adverse childhood experiences
2. Why do adverse childhood experiences matter
3. What can we do about adverse childhood experiences: 

• Prevention (of future ACEs/vulnerability factors)
• Early intervention (for children in families with ACEs/vulnerability factors currently)
• Mitigation for children/young people and adults already affected

 4. How do we implement this locally