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PACEs and the Social Sciences

PACEs occur in societal, cultural and household contexts. Social science research and theory provide insight into these contexts for PACEs and how they might be altered to prevent adversity and promote resilience. We encourage social scientists of various disciplines to share and review research, identify mechanisms, build theories, identify gaps, and build bridges to practice and policy.

Social Science Framework Focuses Attention on Policy Initiatives to Reduce Childhood Adversity in California

 

An important report challenges California policy makers to move well beyond ACEs screening in order to achieve the state's "bold goal" of reducing exposure to childhood trauma. It notes that "health outcomes are shaped far more by community factors, including the social, economic, and physical environment, than by clinical care or personal health behaviors." The report employs a broad social science framework to examine the sources of adversity in systemic racism, economic inequality, environmental hazards, and inadequate community resources to support community resilience. It then identifies a broad range of policy initiatives to address significant sources of adversity. See https://www.pacesconnection.com...kgroup-in-new-report

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