Through research developed over the past 30 years, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are recognized for their influence on youth, adults, and communities; often identified as toxic stressors. Researchers have more recently focused on factors that buffer the long-range effects of these traumatic experiences. The Protective and Compensatory Experiences Survey (PACES) was developed to assess factors that moderate the effects of ACEs (Morris et al., 2014). The presenters for this session have led systemic trainings, practice, and research publications related to the ethical and relational use of questions pertaining to ACEs, PACES, and adverse adult experiences in school, military, and primary care health systems. This session will focus on an overview of (a) ACEs, PACES, and adult adverse experiences, (b) practices of concern and practices that promote systemic and ethical interactions when incorporating ACEs and PACES measures in school, military, and primary care health settings, (c) findings from use of ACEs and PACES in school, military, and primary care health contexts.
Betul Kucukardali Cansever, PhD Candidate/Student, East Carolina University Betul Kucukardali Cansever MA