Scotland On Track To Become First ACES Aware Nation: An Interview with Suzanne Zeedyk, PhD

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Dr. Suzanne Zeedyk shares how Scotland is on track to become the world’s first ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Aware nation. The country’s holistic approach to treating violence as a virus has led to a 50 percent reduction in violence in big cities like Glasgow. On this podcast we will hear Dr. Zeedyk share her experience of working with police departments, childcare centers and hosting an ACES conference of over 2500 attendees in 2019. As a dual citizen of America and Scotland, we will ask her for insights on the possibility of bringing this cultural transformation to the United States. Dr. Zeedyk is a research scientist at the University of Dundee and began her academic career with a doctorate from Yale University. She is the creator of the film and educational project, The Connected Baby, and the author of multiple books on the science of human connection. You can read this transcript on Kindred at www.KindredMedia.org