MN takes action on policies to address childhood adversity and trauma [cascw.umn.edu]

Four  bills recently introduced in the Minnesota legislature would re-direct policymakers' focus to child trauma, brain development and adverse childhood experiences.  Influenced by the the State's data on the prevalence of ACEs and other exposure to violence and adversity, a bi-partisan group of 4 representatives  introduced a house resolution that would mandate:  use of current science on childhood brain development, adverse childhood experiences, and toxic stress to prevent child abuse and neglect before it starts and ensure the well-being of all Minnesota children.  

Heidi Ombisa Skallet, a social worker with the Center for Advanced Studies in Social Welfare at the University of Minnesota, describes three other bills that will also promote trauma-informed practice and address child maltreatment.  One will create a Child Trauma Task Force and 2 advocate for a Child Abuse Prevention Tax donation check-off. Kudos to the State.  You can read Heidi's full blog here.