ACE's

• Extended Diploma
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Unit 25 - Adverse childhood experiences 

Learning outcomes

1.  Analyse adverse childhood  experiences for children in Northern Ireland

2.  Analyse potential impact of ACE's on future health and well-being

What year did the troubles start?

Facts about the troubles...

They began in 1969.

The age group with the biggest number of deaths was 18-23 years.

Of the under 18's that were killed in the troubles, 190 were Catholic, 50 were protestant.

Of the 257 under18's murdered in the troubles, 137 were shot.

What is an Adverse Childhood Experience?

An adverse childhood experience (ACE) is a traumatic event that occurs in a child or young person’s life before the age of 18. The Youth Wellbeing Survey found that close to one in two young people aged 11-19 years (47.5%) have experienced at least one ACE.

What has been the impact of the troubles on the children?

ACE...

Parental separation

Parental mental health problems

Emotional neglect

Domestic violence

Parental alcohol or substance use problems

Anxiety and depression

Bereavement

Behavioural issues

Physical injury

Round Robin Activity

Self–esteem and self-confidence

Own and others’ feelings and emotions and how their express them

Positive attitudes to learning and achievement

Strategies and skills for keeping themselves healthy and safe

Feedback time

What have you learned today?

Plenary

1.  Children from the troubles suffered many ACE's

2.  Future health impacted by way of areas stated

3.  Resilience has been a key factor in lessening the impact