Families, Systems, & Health Vol. 35, Iss. 4,  (Dec 2017): 420-429. Introduction: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have lifetime consequences for health and development. This study examined whether there is evidence to support a screening approach that assesses children’s current exposures to risks that act as proxies for ACEs, measured in a way that falls below a threshold of explicit abuse, neglect, or illegal behavior.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.