Approaching Trauma with Respect and Empathy

by Ann Gaasch, CEO, FamilyWise

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) take many forms—physical abuse, incarceration of a parent, substance abuse in the family—and create trauma that harms kids well into adulthood. Ninety percent of youth in the juvenile justice system have experienced ACEs.

This is why FamilyWise focuses on trauma-informed care across all of our programs. When we approach their trauma with respect and empathy, we can help families be resilient in working through these adversities.

Looking Deeper: What Makes an Event Traumatic?
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) take many forms—physical abuse, incarceration of a parent, substance abuse in the family—and create trauma that harms kids well into adulthood. (90 percent of youth in the juvenile justice system have experienced ACEs.)

This is why FamilyWise focuses on trauma-informed care across all of our programs. When we approach their trauma with respect and empathy, we can help families be resilient in working through these adversities