Social Work and Adverse Childhood Experiences Research: Implications for Practice and Health Policy - abstract

Chris Engel 11/5/134:17 PM

ACEsConnection members Heather Larkin, Dr. Vincent J. Felitti & Dr. Robert F. Anda authored this paper.

Abstract

Medical research on “adverse childhood experiences” (ACEs) reveals a compelling relationship between the extent of childhood adversity, adult health risk behaviors, and principal causes of death in the United States. This article provides a selective review of the ACE Study and related social science research to describe how effective social work practice that prevents ACEs and mobilizes resilience and recovery from childhood adversity could support the achievement of national health policy goals. This article applies a biopsychosocial perspective, with an emphasis on mind–body coping processes to demonstrate that social work responses to adverse childhood experiences may contribute to improvement in overall health. Consistent with this framework, the article sets forth prevention and intervention response strategies with individuals, families, communities, and the larger society. Economic research on human capital development is reviewed that suggests significant cost savings may result from effective implementation of these strategies.

http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19371918.2011.619433#.UnmAcb7TnIU

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Chris EngelMember

Unfortunately copyright laws don't allow sharing unless you're a library and then subscriptions are expensive.

Sorry, Shelley, I've never heard of a copy being donated.

To the best of my knowledge, authors are allowed to upload a copy to their website. You could check if this is true for any of the authors.

Loren TaylorMember

I wonder if there is a way that we can all send a few dollars and get a copy of some of these different reports that cost and share ..

11/6/1312:43 PM

Former Member

Chris, I would LOVE a copy of this report for Smile At Your Baby! Wonder if there's any way to get one donated. Any ideas? ~ Shelley

11/6/1310:14 AM

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