We developed ACEs Connection's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Tool — called the Inclusion Tool, for short — to ensure that ACEs initiatives across the world focus on being inclusive when forming a steering committee, recruiting leaders, providing education about ACEs science, recruiting members, or providing resources and services within their communities. The more inclusive your ACEs initiative is, the more diverse it will be, giving your initiative a real shot at achieving equity and...

Trauma triggers set off responses that can appear confusing and out of place to others and are easily misunderstood when taken at face value. Bounce, in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Louisville developed an easy-to-remember tool for those working with young people. The 4 C's of Calming helps remind the adults to: Clear Out, Create Space, Communicate Simply and Consider Posture. See the resource here: https://bouncecoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/4-Cs-of-Calming.pdf