Childhood trauma, common and devastating, can be overcome

Researchers report that one in four California children experience three or more repeated traumas. The cumulative impact of multiple adverse events like this --  family mental illness, incarceration, violence, and substance abuse -- have devastating impacts on childhood development and well-being.  The problem warrants more attention from parents, community leaders, and policymakers, who can promote the kind of supports and services to help keep children from falling into negative behaviors.  Read the research about how different communities are affected by trauma, and what advocates are doing about it, on Voicewaves.