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Article

Publication Date

2013

DOI

10.1606/1044-3894.4257

Abstract

Despite increasing evidence in the public health field about the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in the general population, little is known about the prevalence of ACEs among social service providers. Trauma backgrounds may influence both worker susceptibility to vicarious traumatization as well as clinical decision making. Similarly, individuals with trauma backgrounds are vulnerable to re-enactment of their history. With pressure on social service agencies to demonstrate successful client outcomes, it is critical that agencies explore factors that influence high-quality care. This exploratory study is the first investigation of ACE prevalence among workers in an agency that provides residential treatment, day treatment, and schooling for children with histories of trauma. Study results suggest a high prevalence of ACEs among these workers.

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The following article was reproduced with permission of Alliance for Children & Families © 2013:

Esaki, N. and Larkin, H. (2013). Prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACE) among child service providers. Families in Society 94(1), 31-37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.4262

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