
What are PACES?

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Developed in partnership with United Way of Southwest Virginia, from information collected from TN Commission on Children and Youth, ACE Interface, Peaceful Homes, and SAMHSA Trauma-Informed Training. This is a level-set training for the Appalachian Highlands region.

Developed by Susan Turner, this presentation explores how historical and cultural trauma – two of the scientifically identified ACES – continue to impact our community most especially for our historically marginalized communities.

Susan Turner, MA, LBSW
PACES Program Coordinator
Susan L. Turner has a Master of Human Services -Marriage and Family therapy degree from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Social Work degree from East Tennessee State University and is a Licensed Bachelor of Social Work in the State of Tennessee. Susan has over 20 years experience working with children and families, especially those in the foster care system. Susan is a certified ACES (adverse childhood experiences) trainer and facilitator and has presented ACES: from a Black perspective throughout the community. Susan is also a certified SYMBIS marriage and family facilitator. Susan’s mission is to bring awareness of ACES and the ability to move in a positive direction, PACES (positive adverse childhood experiences). This awareness and positive focus will help the community build resilience and become trauma-informed.