Breaking the Cycle:
Understanding How Systemic Oppression, ACEs, Historical Trauma, and Epigenetics Influence Brain Development, and Perpetuate Crime and Violence
Objectives
Define and Understand Key Concepts
Recognize the Impact of Systemic Oppression
Connect ACEs and Trauma to Crime and Violence
Explore Epigenetics and Trauma Inheritance
Identify Solutions for Breaking the Cycle of Trauma
Discuss Empowerment and Collective Healing
This program explores the interconnected factors that contribute to cycles of crime and violence, including systemic oppression, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), historical trauma, and epigenetics. By examining how trauma influences brain development and behavior across generations, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the root causes of violence and strategies for breaking these cycles.
Key Topics Covered
Systemic Oppression
How inequality in education, housing, and employment disproportionately impacts marginalized communities and fosters conditions for crime and violence.
ACEs & Trauma
The long-term effects of childhood trauma on brain development, emotional regulation, and behavioral patterns.
Historical Trauma
The collective wounds passed through generations due to colonization, slavery, and systemic violence, and their impact on present-day social challenges.
Epigenetics
The science of how trauma can alter gene expression and be inherited by future generations, influencing mental health and behavior.
Solutions & Prevention
The role of trauma-informed care, systemic reform, and community healing in disrupting cycles of violence and fostering resilience.
Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for educators, mental health professionals, community leaders, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding and addressing the deep-rooted causes of crime and violence.
Participants will leave with actionable steps to advocate for trauma-competent practices, structural reforms, and collective healing to create safer, healthier communities.
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