In 2020, MARC (Mobilizing Action for Resilient Communities) surveyed hundreds of ACEs, trauma, and resilience (ATR) networks across the country to learn more about their characteristics, goals, and technical assistance needs.
Our findings spotlight the power and potential of ATR networks and opportunities to better support the broader movement for creating healthy, equitable, and resilient communities.
The project conducted a national study of ATR networks in the United States to learn more about the prevalence of such ATR networks, their key characteristics, their goals, and their technical assistance needs. The goal of this project is to bring to light the potential of ATR networks and better support the broader movement for creating healthy, equitable, and resilient communities.
The survey defined ATR networks as networks that: (1) used an ATR framework of key concepts, science, and practices, (2) were cross-sector community networks representing multiple sectors, (3) served a geographically targeted area, and (4) engaged with its members through in-person1communications and meetings.
Key Characteristics
Survey response. The survey response rate was 75.6 percent. In total, 361networks were invited to participate in the survey, of which 273 networks (75.6%) submitted a valid response. Of the 273 networks, 251 networks met all survey inclusion criteria and were included in the analysis.
ATR focus. Overall, almost all networks reported working on all three topics, adverse childhood experiences, building resilience, and using a trauma-informed lens. In total, 98.4% reported working on addressing adverse childhood experiences and 98.0% reported working on building resilience at individual and/or community levels (see Table A-1).
To read more, go to: https://marc.healthfederation.org/national-survey
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