Sexual Violence -- Early Age

The Center for Disease Control reported some recent findings on sexual violence.  The article states that 30% of rape victims are assaulted between the ages of 11-17.  Twelve percent were 10 or younger.  After the release of these findings it was stated that "prevention efforts should start early."  You can read the article here:

Click on the above image or click here to be redirected to the article.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault of any kind, feel free to join us for our weekly studies (times and locations).  We aren't group therapy.  We won't make you talk about anything.  Our objective?  For you to be set free from the pain, panic, and fear that plagues your everyday details.

Humbly,
Melissa Culver

Rape Has Long-Lasting Health Effects

USA Today recently reported some findings on the long-term health effects of rape.  The article went on to say that one in five women (in the study) reported that they had been raped.

Click the image to be redirected to the article or click here.

If you or someone you know is experiencing these or other health issues--related to sexual assault or molestation--feel free to join us for our weekly studies (times and locations).  We aren't group therapy.  We won't make you talk about anything.  Our objective?  For you to be set free from the pain, panic, and fear that plagues your everyday details.

Humbly,
Melissa Culver

ACE Leadership Training Seminar Coming in January

Understand the science and scripture behind the ACE Overcomers program. January 27th & 28th. Learn how to lead this life-changing program in your church or ministry. Cost $100, includes leadership notebook and lunch. Location and how to register to be announced soon. Make plans to attend.

Seminar coming soon to Fresno. Tell your friends.

Feedback on Recent Training

Dave Lockridge and Jason Culver held a training recently.  Here are some words of feedback they received when the training was complete:

~ "I have a greater understanding of how to work with [the children I serve]."
~ "I have gained a greater understanding of my role/responsibility as a teacher."
~ "Thanks for all the quality information."
~ "All the information was insightful."
~ "Thanks a lot for this very interesting presentation.  I can't think of anything to improve.  You know how to talk about a very sensitive topic with insight, respect, and humor.  I thoroughly enjoyed today."
~ "Dave, you did a great job explaining how to overcome the cycle of adverse childhood experiences.  The presentation of the material was great."
~ "I absolutely love this training.  By far the best I've ever been to.  I like the mini-ACE survey.  I plan to go home and have my family fill one out.  All the information I have received is wonderful.  I feel blessed to have been able to participate in today's training.  I also enjoyed all your jokes."
~ "The information was well organized.  The comedic overtones made a serious topic much more palatable.  The intervention strategies are practical and useful.  Great use of real life examples to demonstrate the concepts."
~ "This would be a great training for all elementary, junior high, and senior high school teachers!"

If you would like to host a training in your area, please contact Dave directly
(209-617-4688 or dave.lockridge@sbcglobal.net).

Suicide Prevention

Under the larger umbrella of ACE, part of our mission is to see numbers like these decrease:

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By teaching people how to properly deal with past hurts, we pray that people will choose healthy ways to be set free from the pain of yesterday.

Partner with us today, and help make this a reality (use the Donate button on the right margin or email us using the contact tab above).

The entire health report can be viewed at this link.  It is the Health Status Report for Merced County 2010.

Humbly,
Jason and Melissa Culver

ACE Video -- Short

I revamped the video the other day.  I cut it in half.  Check it out:



Humbly,
Jason and Melissa Culver
Google Search Terms: ACE Overcomers, video, short, bible study

Training Seminar

TRAINING SEMINAR:

Understanding and Overcoming the Cycle of Adverse Childhood Experiences

Speaker: Dave Lockridge, BA, BS

Executive Director of ACE Overcomers

Target Audience: Health Care and Social Service Providers, City and County Workers, Educators, Law Enforcement, Community Resource Persons.

Date: Thursday, November 17, 2011

Time: 1pm-5pm

Location: Rossotti Center 1045 W. 25th St, Merced 95340

Between Applegate Zoo and Kiddieland. Park Behind Zoo.

Cost: $85

Learning Objectives:

Participants will understand the:

       definitions of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)

       physiological and emotional effects of abuse and dysfunction

       connection between ACEs and poor decision-making

Participants will learn how to:

       improve poor behavior of children and teens

       improve the emotional regulation of children and teens

       break the cycle of abuse and dysfunction

Please contact Dave Lockridge at aceovercomers@sbcglobal.net

or call (209) 617-4688 if you wish to attend.

You Are Beautiful

In the ugliness of abuse the after-effects are long-lasting.  They are like the searing sting of a branding.  ACE seeks to rewrite that damage with a new future--something beautiful.

I found this video to be profoundly beautiful.  Enjoy this brief video.  Maybe it can bring healing to a seared spot in your heart.



Humbly,
Jason and Melissa Culver

Dinner 2011 Update

Our first ever ACE Overcomers Fundraiser Dinner was a huge success.  Thank you to everyone who came, everyone who volunteered, everyone who donated something.  We could not have put this together without you.  The food was wonderful, the conversation was excellent, the presentation was profound, the testimonies were amazing.  The whole event was just plain spectacular.  Thank you, again.  I will leave you with just a few images of the event:

Because of His love,
Jason and Melissa Culver

CDC - ACE Study

In the link below (the image) you can find the ACE Study located on the Center for Disease Control website. Using the links to the left (in the blue area) you can maneuver through the data, the statistics, the demographics, and more.

The bible study that we facilitate was developed after these findings were discovered.

Humbly,
Jason and Melissa Culver
Google Search Terms: ACE Study, Center for Disease Control, ACE Overcomers