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ACES Economic HealthCare Burden 14 trillion annually (Cape Breton University Project)
Summary:
In this PODCAST episode of Kids at Risk Action, Emma and Michael expose the massive $14.1 trillion economic toll of untreated childhood trauma in America. They connect the dots between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and long-term impacts on health, education, and the justice system, showing how trauma not only reshapes lives—but entire institutions. From overwhelmed hospitals to under-resourced schools, the cost of inaction is devastating. But the hosts also highlight a path forward: early intervention, trauma-informed care, and public policy that puts prevention first. The message is urgent—because every child’s future, and our collective well-being, is on the line.
