The ACE Study: Adverse Childhood Experiences Childhood Trauma and Adult Health
A DVD Presentation and Discussion
Thursday, February 14, 2013
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Registration and Networking
10:00 – 12:00 noon Program and Discussion
DISCUSSION LEADER
Colleen Moore, Coordinator
Family Violence Response Program
Mercy Medical Center
OBJECTIVES
Identify the serious consequences of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) on adult physical health.
Describe how ACEs lead to coping mechanisms, some of which may be health-risk behaviors.
Explain how some adults with ACEs transfer them to their children.
Discuss the tremendous costs to society of not preventing ACEs.
LOCATION
University of Maryland Medical Center
Shock Trauma Auditorium
22 S. Greene Street, 1st Floor Baltimore, MD 21201For directions and parking information, visit
REGISTRATION
Please register by February 8th at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3CN26TN
Registration is free of charge.
SOCIAL WORK CEUS
The Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners certifies that this program meets the criteria for 2 credit hours of Category II continuing education for social workers and associates. Social Work continuing education provided by the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence.
QUESTIONS
Please contact:
Betsy Lehmann at 410-592-8693,
or email dvcoalition@medchi.org
Download the event flyer here: ACE Study_Feb14_2013