Breaking the Cycle utilizes targeted needs sensing activities to identify areas of concern related to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and collaborates with community members to design effective, evidence-informed programming.
The development of the program has been made possible by a grant through the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and currently serves Logan, Mercer, Nicholas, Roane, and Tucker counties in West Virginia.
Top 3 Identified High-Priority Needs
90% of respondents say these high-priority needs cause harm in and to their communities.
Learning Resources
breakdown series:
The BTC Breakdown series provides brief, informational videos and accompanying fact briefs on topics ranging from adverse childhood experiences to positive parenting.
The BTC Starting Conversation series introduces youth to topics ranging from empowerment to stigma and inclusive language in hopes of encouraging them to discuss such topics.
empathy story walk:
Raccoon & Friends: A Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
Join Raccoon & Friends as they take a trip to the pumpkin patch and learn about empathy!