Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are stressful or traumatic events that happen in childhood. ACEs include abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction.  The CDC Division of Violence Prevention, in partnership with Kaiser Permanente, conducted a landmark study from 1995 – 1997 with more than 17,000 participants regarding ACEs. The ACEs study reveals staggering proof of the health, social, and economic risks that result from childhood trauma.

This training helps educators understand the dynamics that trauma has on an individual and community. We’ll explain the connection between brain development and adaptive behaviors in people who have experienced trauma and discuss resiliency and how to build it.

For more information and details on how you can provide ACEs training to your school, call the South Dakota School Safety Center at 605-773-3450, or email School Safety Specialist Angela Waldner at angela.waldner@state.sd.us