Building Resilience: Understanding the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
On March 31, 2023, the Institute of Trauma and Economic Justice held a powerful training event on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on people and communities. The event was held at the Huntington Tower in Detroit and was attended by esteemed guests, including the Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, thought leaders, and experts from the Power Tour.
The training was hosted in partnership with the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN), Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, City of Detroit, Detroit Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit and Vicinity, Liberty Bank, and REVOLT TV. The event included panel discussions focused on addressing challenges stemmed by untreated traumas, which are impacting the health and safety of communities today.