Explore ACE Data
Explore PCE Data
Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) are factors that have been found to promote healthy child development and well-being. These factors can also buffer against the effects of ACEs.
The Youth Report consists of data reported by Connecticut high school students through the Youth Risk Behavioral Survey (YRBS), known in Connecticut as the CT School Health Survey (CSHS). The YRBS-CSHS includes seven PCE indicators measuring experiences related to family dynamics, the presence of caring adults in the youth's life, and engagement in activities such as sports and community volunteerism.
Overall PCEs Data
95% of youth reported experiencing at least one PCE, with 56% experiencing five or more, with a maximum of seven PCE indicators.
Detailed PCEs Data
There are a total of seven PCEs that can be reported by youth, with categories involving basic needs, love and support, extracurriculars, and more. Explore detailed PCE data disaggregated by race/ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation with the interactive visualization below.
PCEs Over Time
This section explores available data for PCE trends over time. There were a total of 4 PCEs that we were able to obtain data for in the years of 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021. Explore PCE trend data disaggregated by race/ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation with the interactive visualization below.
