Kentucky lawmakers propose bill to increase alternatives to incarceration for primary caregivers
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A bill introduced by Kentucky lawmakers would increase alternatives to prison or jail for…
Adverse Childhood Experiences
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Many Kentucky kids lead fragmented and traumatic lives according to latest Kids Count County Data Book
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Nearly one in four Kentucky kids has experienced at least two Adverse Childhood Experiences,…
Foundation for a Healthy KY: Adverse childhood experiences have lifelong impacts on well-being
Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are potentially traumatic events…
Kentucky communities address Adverse Childhood Experiences to prevent substance-use disorders
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Communities across the Commonwealth want to minimize traumatic experiences for the state’s youngest residents…
Commentary: As children return to school, what they carry with them may be far greater than what we see
By Joseph Bargione and Jo Cruz Kentucky Youth Advocates Most children returned to school this week. For many, they return…
Commentary: A better understanding is essential in addressing Kentuckians’ mental health needs
By Barry Allen and the Bloom Kentucky Advisory Council Special to NKyTribune “What’s wrong with you?” If you have struggled…
Child Well-Being Survey looked at ‘adverse experiences’ in childhood that can be mitigated
Childhood experiences can have a lifelong effect on an individual’s physical, mental and emotional health. The Centers for Disease Control…