In these videos, you will hear from experts on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). There are currently 10 identified ACEs: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; physical and emotional neglect; mental illness in a family member, an incarcerated parent, an abused mother, substance abuse, and divorce.

A growing body of research is revealing how prolonged exposure to stress and trauma can impact a child’s long-term physical and mental health, which can have serious implications for the nation’s schools, businesses, prisons, and health care system.