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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.

Tagged With "Economic inequality"

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

Craig McEwen ·
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. 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.
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This US Census economic data show how far we will have to go to recover.

Dennis Haffron ·
This US Census economic data show how far we will have to go to recover.
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Brookings  Economic Studies reports a substantial increase in SNAP

Dennis Haffron ·
Come October, the maximum benefit levels in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly the Food Stamp Program) will be based on the market basket costs of the 2021 Thrifty Food Plan. The result will be an increase of 21 percent — about 40 cents per person per meal — in the maximum SNAP benefit
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