Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Uganda’s Juvenile Justice System.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) refer to traumatic events that occur during childhood and can significantly affect a person’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Common examples of ACEs include: Abuse: Physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse. Neglect: Physical or emotional neglect by caregivers. Household Dysfunction: Exposure to household mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, parental separation […]