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Research 29 September 2020

Adolescent victimization and early-adult psychopathology: Approaching causal inference using a longitudinal twin study to rule out non-causal explanations

Link between ACEs and poor outcomes may better be explained by factors such as poverty.

Research 29 September 2020

Early life adversity exposure and circulating markers of inflammation in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Evidence shows some ACE screening practices make vulnerable clients uncomfortable.

Research 29 September 2020

Client and provider discomfort with an adverse childhood experiences survey

A key priority this year has been to train a fifth of Bristol city’s public sector workforce in trauma-informed practice.

Features 29 September 2020

Agencies train ambassadors to spread ACE awareness

Young people in the Sefton programme took part in team building outdoor activities

Features 29 September 2020

Sefton’s trauma-informed approach helps families to recover from ACEs

Social care and health agencies have adopted trauma-informed approaches to support vulnerable children and families.

Features 29 September 2020

Adverse Childhood Experiences: Special Report

Sir Alan Wood was chair of the board. Picture: Alan Wood

News 23 September 2020

Residential Care Leadership Board ‘disbanded without notifying sector’

Young carers reported high levels of stress during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 September 2020

#Chances4Children: Support for young carers returning to school

MPs have vowed to offer support to those worst affected. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 September 2020

Human rights committee criticises government actions to protect children during pandemic

County lines gangs altered their methods during lockdown, experts warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 September 2020

Exploitation by county lines gangs increased during lockdown, government figures show

Buttle UK's latest report showed 47 per cent of families could not afford food as lockdown lifted. Picture: Buttle UK

News 16 September 2020

Top charities launch coronavirus emergency fund for vulnerable children

Young people have been worst hit by the impact of Covid-19 on the jobs market, the ONS says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 September 2020

Young people worst hit by impact of Covid-19 on jobs market, ONS reveals

More people are expected to turn to foodbanks due to financial pressures caused by the Covid-19 pandemic

News 14 September 2020

Covid-19: Charities anticipate 'bleak winter' as more families face financial crisis

Former unaccompanied children advise others to keep busy by playing sports. Picture: GMIAU

News 10 September 2020

New guide to supporting migrant children through age assessments

Article 39 director Carolyne Willow calls for an indepdent audit of responses. Picture: Article 39

News 10 September 2020

Critics accuse DfE of ‘sinking to new low’ over revised consultation results