Date of Award
Spring 5-15-2020
Degree Type
Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Department
Public Health
First Advisor
Ashli A. Owen-Smith, PhD SM
Second Advisor
Claire Adams Spears, Ph.D.
Abstract
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur during childhood including experiencing abuse, household disfunction, and neglect. ACEs are exacerbated by social inequities and have an intergenerational impact. Conversations around ACEs are shifting from data collection to prevention strategies. This capstone will focus on policy strategies for preventing ACEs using the World Health Organization’s “Conceptual Framework for Action on the Social Determinants of Health” and the Center for Disease Control’s “Essentials for Childhood” framework. Policy strategies for preventing ACEs in Georgia include (1) ensuring housing stability for families and (2) expanding healthcare access.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/17564055
Recommended Citation
Andrews, Hallie, "The Role of Policy in Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Childhood Trauma in Georgia." , Georgia State University, 2020.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/17564055
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