Events that qualify as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) include physical, sexual, or verbal abuse, neglect, and exposure to other traumatic stressors. The aggregation of these experiences impacts individuals’ life-long health and well-being.
By learning more about the adverse events experienced by Trenton residents, THT will be better prepared to meet group and individual needs within the community and address healing and prevention in THT’s Community Health Improvement Plan.
Key Facts
- Trenton residents are more likely to live in poverty than others in Mercer County. Children living in poverty have likely experienced three or more traumatic stressors. During a recent gathering of more than 100 Trenton residents, 44% reported 4 or more ACEs.
- Communities that experience high rates of violence continue to be plagued with persistently high rates of trauma.
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