Understanding rural social networks addressing adverse childhood experiences

What is it about?

We present a case study of an adverse childhood experience network operating in rural communities in San Luis Valley, Colorado, with implications for network-building. We found: (a) network members had high levels of trust in their relationships overall; (b) nonprofit organizations were among the most connected organizations; and (c) health clinics were in a greater share of relationships involving assessment, service provision, and resource sharing, positioning them as leaders in these activities.

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Photo by Hannah Busing on Unsplash

Photo by Hannah Busing on Unsplash

Why is it important?

This article presents an important first look at a rural network of organizations working to address adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). It sets a baseline for understanding these networks and will serve as a helpful comparison for future data collection with rural networks in this domain.