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This Resolution acknowledges the significant negative impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which are defined as abuse, neglect, or other potentially traumatic events during childhood, on individuals in the Commonwealth. It highlights research, including a notable study from Kaiser Permanente and a CDC survey, demonstrating that ACEs are linked to increased risks of unhealthy behaviors, chronic health problems, poor life outcomes, and even reduced life expectancy, with the severity of these outcomes escalating with the number of ACEs experienced. The Resolution also points out that a substantial portion of adults in the Commonwealth have experienced at least one ACE, and that factors like bullying and gun violence, as recognized by the World Health Organization, can also be considered ACEs, while emphasizing that safe and nurturing adult relationships can act as a protective factor. Ultimately, the Resolution aims to raise awareness about these harmful effects.