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A network of ambassadors in South West England is increasing awareness of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) by helping to promote trauma-informed practice in the workplace.
The scheme, spearheaded by Bristol City Council, has been rolled out across the city and four neighbouring local authorities covered by the area’s clinical commissioning group (CCG).
For Bristol in particular, the initiative forms part of its One City Plan, launched last year outlining long-term objectives to improve the city’s outcomes on issues such as mental health, the environment and equality.
A mission pledge is for children to grow up free of ACEs having had the best start in life and supported as they reach adulthood. Making the whole city “ACE aware” and trauma informed will go a long way to delivering this, explains Helen Godwin, the council’s cabinet member for women, children and young people, and lead member for children’s services.
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