[Example] Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Change Champion Description
Context Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic experiences that occur before the age of 18 and are remembered throughout adulthood. These experiences range from suffering verbal, mental, sexual and physical abuse, to being raised in a household where domestic violence, alcohol abuse, parental separation or drug abuse is present. There is a growing body of evidence indicating that experiences during childhood can affect development and health throughout the life course of an individual. National and international research suggests that children who experience ACEs are more likely to adopt health-harming behaviours which can lead to mental health illnesses and chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes later in life. Public Health Wales research1 evidences the association of ACEs with poor educational outcomes, increased risk of criminal behaviours and poor social mobility.
ACE Change Champion Role ACEs may be prevented through enhanced professional awareness, evidenceinformed interventions, effective pathways into additional support and monitoring of intervention coverage and content. In recognition of this, [insert] is keen to establish a network of professionals who are able to support the [insert] programme of work around ACEs and can help to share and embed knowledge about ACEs across operational delivery. Some of the key responsibilities of the ACE Change Champion will be around:
Helping to develop a common language and understanding around ACEs within the [insert] context. Acting as a point of contact for staff within your local delivery area for advice on matters relating to ACEs and on the implementation of ACE informed approaches. Providing consultation and advice to the [insert] ACEs portfolio lead to help inform the development of ACE training materials, and apply an ACE lens to [insert] systems, processes and practices.
1 Public Health Wales, Welsh Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Study