Stopping abuse before it starts. Healing the trauma after it happens.
Two programs, one mission: stopping adverse childhood experiences before they happen, and helping people heal from the trauma that’s already there.
Childhood trauma is the root cause of society’s most persistent crises.
test-takers score in the highest-risk tier for adverse childhood experiences — this isn’t a fringe issue.
Source: Felitti & Anda, 1998 ACE Study
link higher ACE scores to a greater risk of contact with the justice system.
See the research →more likely to struggle with alcoholism at an ACE score of 4 or higher — trauma compounds over a lifetime.
See the research →That’s exactly why we run two programs designed to interrupt this cycle — one upstream, one downstream. See how, below.
Two programs, one mission
We work upstream to prevent adverse childhood experiences, and downstream to treat the trauma that’s already there.
Preventing ACEs in Communities
Public education, policy change, and community partnerships that reduce childhood adversity before it happens.
- Public education & policy change
- Community partnerships
- The ACE test itself, used as an engagement & prevention tool
Treating Unresolved Trauma
A two-part model — fast, evidence-based trauma therapy paired with case management — that breaks the cycle of addiction, incarceration, and recidivism.
- Intensive Trauma-Focused Therapy: meaningful relief in about a week
- Case management for housing, education & vocational stability
- A three-phase model designed for Monroe County, NY
Healing from ACEs
One short email every two weeks from Melanie Blow, who leads Stop Abuse Campaign and is a survivor herself: what your score means, how childhood stress affects the body, and small, practical steps toward healing. It’s free, the subject lines are discreet, and you can stop any time.
Articles For You
Research, healing resources, and survivor stories from our community.
Crime Prevention Starts With Protecting Children
Protecting children from Adverse Childhood Experiences prevents crime and strengthens communities.
Types of Therapy and Mental Health Providers
What to know about your options if you’re thinking of getting into therapy, including common types of therapy, therapists, and counselors.
Raised by Predators: Surviving Child Sexual Abuse
Melanie Blow’s story of surviving child sexual abuse, and healing from it.
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