My Future Could Have Looked Another Way

This video, narrated using spoken word poetry, depicts a young man's childhood. As the main character shares his story, viewers see that he experiences risk factors for early adversity. Over the course of the story, viewers watch as protective factors empower a different, healthier outcome for the narrator's family and community.
The video underscores that we can stop negative social outcomes early -- before they start -- by understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and putting in place protective factors that help all children grow up safely and thrive as adults.
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