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Preventing school shootings

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His grandfather was involved in the criminal justice system. Yet, he talked his way out of the psychiatric hold and avoided triggering a system that would have prohibited him from buying guns. Nearly 38% of youth gun violence victims die from suicide, strongly linked to ACE scores. . What about mental health care?

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

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Empirical research associated with the Adverse Childhood Experiences study from the Centers for Disease Control has demonstrated that ACEs cause various adverse outcomes in adulthood, including criminal justice system involvement. Melanie has an ACE score of 6.

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

Stop Abuse Campaign

Empirical research associated with the Adverse Childhood Experiences study from the Centers for Disease Control has demonstrated that ACEs cause various adverse outcomes in adulthood, including criminal justice system involvement. Melanie has an ACE score of 6.

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Suicide prevention means child protection

Stop Abuse Campaign

The criminal justice system doesn’t stop them or child protective systems, but by supporting wounded parents long-term, we can. . If someone attempts suicide, they are likely to experience a profound loss of civil rights- they can be involuntarily committed to psychiatric care for 72 hours. Melanie has an ACE score of 6.

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Suicide prevention means child protection

Stop Abuse Campaign

The criminal justice system doesn’t stop them or child protective systems, but by supporting wounded parents long-term, we can. If someone attempts suicide, they are likely to experience a profound loss of civil rights- they can be involuntarily committed to psychiatric care for 72 hours. Melanie has an ACE score of 6.