Breaking the Cycle: ACEs, Trauma, and Utah’s Path to Healthier Children

A research‑based conversation with Utah leaders/experts on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), the impact of trauma, and new initiatives. Utah is taking a historic step to confront childhood trauma and its lifelong impact. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are linked to 9 of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S., and ACE data show that 65.7% of Utah adults have experienced at least one ACE, while 1 in 4 have experienced three or more. These early adversities shape mental health, physical health, educational outcomes, and long‑term economic stability. Childhood trauma — particularly sexual abuse — is far more common than many realize and often goes unnoticed or unaddressed. We’ll be joined by three leading experts — Dr. R. Neal Davis, Holly Willard, and Dr. Brooks Keeshin — who will explore the science, clinical realities, and community impact of ACEs and childhood trauma. After their discussion, Sage Hancock, Executive Director of GenerationAll, will close the webinar by introducing Utah’s Healing Generations initiative, the first statewide ACE screening pilot of its kind.

When

Thursday, November 05, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Where

Online/Virtual

Event Type

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Department

Utah Women & Leadership Project

Target Audience

Students,Alumni,Faculty,Staff,General Public,Parents,Prospective Students

Website

https://breaking-the-cycle-aces-trauma-healthier-futures-for-children.eventbrite.com

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Free Admission. Registration required.

Event Contact

Name: Samantha Kendrick
Phone: 435-797-2605
Email: samantha.kendrick@usu.edu

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