Representative Geran Tarr, (D-Anchorage) introduced a resolution in the Alaska State House of Representatives to encourage the governor and legislature to address ACEs in Alaska.

Here is the title of the Resolution: “Urging Governor Bill Walker to join with the Alaska State Legislature to respond to the public and behavioral health epidemic of adverse childhood experiences by establishing a statewide policy and providing programs to address this epidemic.” The introduction of the resolution coincides with a visit by Dr. Vincent Felitti to Alaska’s capital city of Juneau.

The timing is appropriate as Alaska advocates who want to change how the state recognizes and reacts to childhood trauma are increasing asking for structural changes to healthcare, criminal justice, education and youth services. Being more focused more on recognition of childhood trauma and the problems they can create among victims should result in earlier recognition and healing. Our next step is a grass roots campaign to encourage adoption of the resolution by the legislative.

Link to the Resolution HERE, and is attached.