Resources
Here is a comprehensive and credible bibliography on the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Study, including foundational research, key follow-ups, and evidence-based solutions (clinical, policy, digital, and public health). This list is designed for practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and health leaders.
ACE Study: Foundational Research
- Felitti, V. J., Anda, R. F., et al. (1998).
Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults: The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study.American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 14(4), 245–258.
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0749-3797(98)00017-8 - Anda, R. F., Felitti, V. J., et al. (2006).
The enduring effects of abuse and related adverse experiences in childhood.
European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, 256(3), 174–186.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00406-005-0624-4 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) & Kaiser Permanente.
ACE Study Data and Statistics.
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/
Scientific Reviews & Epidemiology
- Hughes, K., et al. (2017).
The effect of multiple adverse childhood experiences on health: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The Lancet Public Health, 2(8), e356–e366. - Bellis, M. A., et al. (2014).
National household survey of adverse childhood experiences and their relationship with resilience to health-harming behaviors in England.
BMC Medicine, 12, 72.
https://doi.org/10.1186/1741-7015-12-72
Neuroscience & Biology of ACEs
- Shonkoff, J. P., et al. (2012).
The lifelong effects of early childhood adversity and toxic stress.
Pediatrics, 129(1), e232–e246. - Teicher, M. H., & Samson, J. A. (2016).
Annual Research Review: Enduring neurobiological effects of childhood abuse and neglect.
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 57(3), 241–266.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.12507
Evidence-Based Solutions and Interventions
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach.
https://ncsacw.samhsa.gov/userfiles/files/SAMHSA_Trauma.pdf - National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN).
Treatments that Work.
https://www.nctsn.org/treatments-and-practices - Perry, B. D., & Winfrey, O. (2021).
What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing.
Flatiron Books.
— Highly accessible summary of trauma science for a general audience. - Anda, R. F., & Felitti, V. J. (2020).
The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity.
Written by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, this book bridges ACE research and practical, system-level healing. - Alman, B. M., & Felitti, V. J. (2025, forthcoming).
From Trauma to Enlightenment.
— Details healing methods based on 30 years of ACE treatment collaboration, including the True Sage/enlightn digital platform.
Digital and Scalable Solutions
- Alman, B. M., Felitti, V. J., & True Sage, Inc. (2023–2025).
The enlightn App: ACE Treatment and Emotional Wellness Solution.
www.enlightn.me
— Based on personalized, evidence-based tools for ACE healing, built in collaboration with Dr. Felitti. - Kalmakis, K. A., & Chandler, G. E. (2015).
Health consequences of adverse childhood experiences: A systematic review.
Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 27(8), 457–465.
— Focus on nursing and clinical application of ACE-informed care.
Implementation in Practice & Policy
- CDC Vital Signs Report (2019).
Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences.
https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/aces/index.html - Bethell, C., et al. (2014).
Adverse childhood experiences: Assessing the impact on health and school engagement and the mitigating role of resilience.
Health Affairs, 33(12), 2106–2115.
https://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.2014.0914
Government & Public Health Reports
- Office of the California Surgeon General (2020).
Roadmap for Resilience: The California Surgeon General’s Report on Adverse Childhood Experiences, Toxic Stress, and Health.
https://osg.ca.gov/sg-report/