Project: Breaking the Cycle

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.

Infancy Positive Parenting Across the Ages

Toddlerhood (1-2 years) Positive Parenting Across the Ages

Toddlerhood (2-3 years) Positive Parenting Across the Ages

Preschoolers Positive Parenting Across the Ages

Middle Childhood (5-8 years) Positive Parenting Across the Ages

Middle Childhood (8-11 years) Positive Parenting Across the Ages

Young Teens Positive Parenting Across the Ages

Teenagers Positive Parenting Across the Ages

fact briefing:

starting conversations series:

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.