“The single most important thing that we need today is the courage to look this problem in the face and say, this is real and this is all of us. I believe that we are the movement.” Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, Center for Youth Wellness

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can have devastating social, physical, and emotional impacts into adulthood. The movement to address ACEs and build resilient, trauma-informed communities is growing across the US and has come to DC! The DC area Trauma Informed Community Initiative began in December 2014. Join members of the steering committee for an update on the work done thus far, and learn how you and others can join this new local movement.

Moderators:
Allen Sweatt, CPRS, CPS, RPS, Peer Specialist, Catholic Charities Anchor Mental Health ACT Team; Leah Harris, Director, National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery and Elizabeth Prewitt, Policy Analyst and Community Manager, ACEs Connection, steering committee

AGENDA
• What do existing data tell us about the impact of ACES in the DC Area?
• Who are the community partners we should be engaging in this initiative?
• Learn about upcoming trauma informed community events and training opportunities