Youth of NC is focused on reducing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) through Community Advocacy, Collaboration, and Education.
Every Child Deserves to Feel Safe.
Helping to reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in North Carolina through trauma-informed training, advocacy, and community building.
An estimated 64% of children in the U.S. have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience (ACEs), which includes abuse, neglect, and household dysfunctions such as violence, divorce, and mental health concerns.
Adverse childhood experiences are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood. They can impact a child’s brain development and ability to manage stress. These events can have long-lasting effects that extend well into adulthood.
Youth of NC is focused on reducing ACEs through:
- Community Advocacy
- The Annual Youth Resilience Summit
- Building Networks
Advocacy
Through our Face-to-Face Community Resilience model, we help organizations build awareness and understanding about the benefits of minimizing ACEs.
Collaboration
Working with and connecting youth-serving organizations to collectively establish best practices and create more supportive, trauma-informed networks.
Education
Bringing our network of youth-serving organizations together for an annual conference where each person can learn, grow, and be encouraged in an inspiring environment.
What People Are Saying….
“We have been inspired by what we are seeing across North Carolina. Youth of NC is doing great things and seeing incredibly encouraging results. When we prevent and respond to ACEs we can advance public safety because we can reduce crime and everyone can achieve the life they dream of. This is an education issue, a justice system issue, a healthcare issue, a social services issue, and a public safety issue.”
“Experiencing a suicide on campus rocked us to our core, and we knew we needed to be a part of what they are doing.”
“Youth of North Carolina is the best at providing a 101 introduction to ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). Their work gives people the opportunity to discover new things and be their best self so they can serve others well.”