Joel Fein co-authored research highlighting the protective role of supportive adults in mitigating intergenerational transmission of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Using data from over 1,000 households, the study found that children with strong connections to supportive adults had lower odds of adversity, even when parents faced high ACE exposure. The findings underscore the critical role of nurturing relationships in breaking cycles of trauma.
Read the study: Disrupting Intergenerational Flow of Childhood Adversities.