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Bullying as an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE)

Year: 2018

An adverse childhood experience (ACE) is a potentially traumatic event that can have negative, lasting effects on a person. Prolonged and repeated abuse that occurs through bullying and cyberbullying can affect children and youth in terms of their development, the way they interact with others, and how they perform in school. This StopBully.gov factsheet describes ACEs, bullying as an ACE, and strategies on how to address ACEs and prevent bullying.