Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma-informed - About the programme

Driving change - Bolton's Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) & Trauma-Informed Programme

 

Working with children - Adverse Childhood Experiences & Trauma Informed Practice - About the programme


Our Programme Mission

Our programme aims to create a trauma-informed Bolton by building a compassionate system that supports healing, helps people recover from setbacks, and equips staff to respond confidently to trauma.

 

Our vision:

  • Helping communities stay strong and bounce back from tough times
  • Focus on assets and strengths
  • Shared understanding of ACEs
  • Tackle the root causes of poor health and wellbeing
  • Improve stigma and normalise talking about ACEs
  • Involve people with lived experience in planning and decisions
  • Understand what influences and shapes people’s lives
  • Shifting mindsets and culture change

 

Who the programme is for

This programme is for professionals and volunteers across Bolton who support children, young people and families, and who want to better understand the impact of adversity and help create a safer, more compassionate and trauma‑informed Bolton.