Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that can have negative, lasting effects on the health and well-being of a child. These experiences range from physical, emotional, or sexual abuse to parental divorce or the incarceration of a parent or guardian. Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Life-Long Impact explores how these experiences influence the cognitive, behavioral and social experiences in adulthood. This book conceptualizes the types of violence, abuse, neglect, and/or trauma that factor into ACEs. It also explores the psychopathological outcomes of ACEs among children; including neurodevelopmental and psychosocial mechanisms. By drawing on cross-cultural perspectives, the authors provide insight into the variations between the adversity and trauma children experience. Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Life-Long Impact also cover preventive measures, risk factors, and various forms of interventional treatment making this book a core read for psychologists, physicians, social workers, educators and researchers in the field.

• Provides a comprehensive framework for understanding adverse childhood experiences
• Reviews the link between ACE and homelessness, substance abuse, and physical and/or sexual violence in adulthood
• Highlights key components of cross-cultural perceptions on child abuse and neglect including differences of gender
• Explores options for prevention and intervention for those who experience adverse childhood experiences