Let's Talk - Violence Prevention, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
"Youth violence is a major public health issue for both individuals and communities. Each year, more than 5,000 youths between the ages of 15 and 24 die by homicide, making homicide the second leading cause of death for this age group."
- National Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention
www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/ace/
- About the ACE Study
www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/about.html - The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study (CDC and Kaiser Permanente's Health Appraisal Clinic in San Diego)
www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/index.html
Victim Assistance
- National Children's Advocacy Center
www.nationalcac.org/ - American Psychological Association
www.apa.org/topics/trauma/index.aspx