ID Resolution Recognizes Impact of Traumatic Childhood Experiences [publicnewsservice.org]

Jenna Quinn 2/9/223:21 PM

By Eric Tegethoff, Photo: Yurii Kibalnik/Adobe Stock, Public News Service, February 3, 2022

A resolution making its way through the Idaho Legislature encourages educating state officials and agencies on the impact of traumatic childhood events.

Adverse childhood experiences are common in the state, with nearly a quarter of Idahoans experiencing four or more. Those events include experiences such as physical, emotional or sexual abuse; witnessing domestic violence; and family members in jail or with mental-health issues.

Boise pediatrician Dr. Thomas Patterson testified in favor of the resolution. He defined adverse childhood experiences as an experience a child is not prepared to dealt with, noting that traumatic experiences can be buffered at home or in school.

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