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Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 9
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Becoming Trauma Informed: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma--Implications for Schools. TI Brief #1
Nanmathi Manian
National Comprehensive Center
The purpose of this document is to briefly introduce the research on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma and their relevance to schools. ACEs are acute or chronic events that threaten the child's physical or emotional well-being. This brief answers the following questions: (1) What are ACEs? (2) How common are ACEs? (3) What is trauma? (4) What is the impact of ACEs and trauma on children and youth? (5) What is impact of ACEs and trauma in the school setting? and (6) Why do we need trauma-informed practices in schools? [Cover title varies: "Becoming Trauma Informed: Adverse Childhood Experience and Trauma--Implications for School."]
Descriptors: Trauma, Child Development, Well Being, Educational Environment, Educational Practices, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Family Relationship, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Mental Health, Physical Health, Literacy, Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Kindergarten, Preschool Children, Children, Adolescents
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Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Department of Education (ED)
Authoring Institution: National Comprehensive Center (NCC); Westat, Inc.
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