Before taking this quiz, how much do you feel you know about ACEs? *
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I'm an ACEs expert
While you were growing up, during your first 18 years of life:
Only check "yes" if this happened to you. Leave blank for "no".
YES
1. Did a parent or adult ever OFTEN swear at you, insult you, put you down, threaten you, or humiliate you?
2. Did a parent or adult ever OFTEN push, grab, slap, throw something at you, injure you?
3. Did a parent or adult (5+ years older) ever touch/fondle you or have you touch/fondle their body in a sexual way,?
4. Did you OFTEN feel that no one in your family loved you or thought you were important or special?
5. Did you OFTEN feel that you didn’t have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes, and had no one to protect you?
6. Were your parents ever separated or divorced?
7. Did you ever witness your mother (or female head of household) physically, emotionally, or verbally abused?
8. Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic or who used drugs?
9. Was a household member depressed or mentally ill or did a household member attempt suicide?
10. Did a household member go to prison?
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1. Did a parent or adult ever OFTEN swear at you, insult you, put you down, threaten you, or humiliate you?
2. Did a parent or adult ever OFTEN push, grab, slap, throw something at you, injure you?
3. Did a parent or adult (5+ years older) ever touch/fondle you or have you touch/fondle their body in a sexual way,?
4. Did you OFTEN feel that no one in your family loved you or thought you were important or special?
5. Did you OFTEN feel that you didn’t have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes, and had no one to protect you?
6. Were your parents ever separated or divorced?
7. Did you ever witness your mother (or female head of household) physically, emotionally, or verbally abused?
8. Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic or who used drugs?
9. Was a household member depressed or mentally ill or did a household member attempt suicide?
10. Did a household member go to prison?
How many of the above questions did you answer YES to?
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Do you feel like learning about ACEs and finding your ACEs score has/will help you in some way? *
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Thank you so much for taking the time to answer these questions and provide your feedback and insights to help us grow the "Reducing Harford County ACEs Initiative".
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Olivia Smith, Director of Client Services for SCS Harford County Office (OSmith@scsmd.org) or Erica Waskey, ACEs Program Coordinator (EWaskey@scsmd.org)