Motley Justice Policy Journal, Spring 2021 - Addressing the Perils

The state of Washington, realizing the consequences and societal costs associated with ACEs, implemented the Revised Code of Washington RCW 70.190, which allows for the prevention of and intervention in adverse childhood experiences. [...] The approach must involve defining and measuring the problem, the cause or risk factors, prevention methods, and the implementation of effective schemes, then observing the impact (Satcher & Higginbotham, 2008). [...] Implementation of the 10 services in the FPC and APPI has caused substantial changes in the understanding and reduction of ACEs in Washington. [...] The care ultimately reduces the stress on the mother and the fetus. [...] An integration of the two evidence-based practices, home visiting and the ARC trauma framework, allows the education of communities and opens access to resources and support for the families.