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