*NBC News: CDC links trauma at home to chronic illnesses in kids

Feb 9, 2018, NBC News: Communities traumatized by gun violence need mental health care, not more cops https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/communities-traumatized-gun-violence-need-mental-health-care-not-more-ncna846081 But the impact of trauma doesn’t end there. The CDC found that more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) also means a higher the risk to physical health, including asthma, diabetes and heart disease, as well as decreased economic and educational opportunities.