Thread by @roseperson

Dr. Angela Diaz of @AdHealthCenter shares data on adolescent patients: high prevalence of trauma/abuse, correlated with running away, suicide attempts, substance abuse and many more negative outcomes. #SK19

Dr. Diaz underscores: we can cultivate *resilience* in young people who've experienced trauma, but cannot reverse the brain changes caused by childhood trauma. #SK19

Dr. Amanda Morris recounts ACEs study showing vast negative impacts of adverse childhood events (eg abuse, neglect, witness to violence). When we think of upstream "hole in the bridge" that results in downstream harm, it's ACEs. Do our policies create holes, or life rafts? #SK19

Rebecca Epstein notes DEEP intersection between childhood trauma and criminal justice issues. Experiencing childhood abuse/neglect: 59% more likely to be arrested. #SK19 #SK2019

Need to be very careful in analyzing trauma/arrest relationship. E.g., arrests for sex work. The problem isn't their behavior-- it's our response. The juvenile justice system must become trauma-informed. -- Epstein #SK19 #sk2019