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Nurturing kinder and safer communities for survivors of childhood trauma through resource connection, awareness-building, and early support for young adults.
The Reality
Childhood trauma can have lifelong consequences. Research shows that traumatic experiences in childhood are associated with increased risk of poor health outcomes, revictimization, and intergenerational violence.
But increased risk is not destiny. Early access to resources, support, education, and trauma-informed communities can help survivors recognize their experiences, understand their needs, and pursue pathways toward healing.
Those with four or more adverse childhood experiences are
12 times more likely to attempt suicide
7 times more likely to struggle with alcoholism
10 times more likely to use injection drugs
WHAT WE DO
Resource Connection
Connecting survivors and their supports with diverse, accessible resources to support their unique needs and healing journeys.
Chapters Program
Empowering university and college students to build inclusive, supportive, and trauma-informed campus communities.
Awareness-Building
Increasing understanding of childhood trauma and its enduring impact through education, conversation, and community engagement.
2 out of 3
adults have experienced at least one traumatic childhood experience
47%
For every reported type of childhood abuse, a person’s risk of developing PTSD increases by
