Acadiana PACEs Alliance

05/01/2026

When people have four or more adverse childhood experiences, they have a higher probability of incarceration, as this study and others have shown.

Dominique Roe-Sepowitz has spent decades supporting vulnerable populations as a forensic social worker — a practitioner who bridges criminology, criminal justice and social work. But the results of her new study surprised even her.

04/26/2026

One safe adult can make a huge difference for kids with adverse childhood experiences. Jesse Kwakenat is one of them. https://www.npr.org/2026/04/26/g-s1-117447/school-disability-emotional-behavioral-disorder-special-education?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=nprnews&utm_campaign=npr&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwY2xjawRbEjxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEePFyvP3VB2VYCaxrTWJn-726bytCN7O4NceWZtDnlploQ3ZB-EnFkhfZYpeE_aem_G6aoWw1Gtf1b9utPG2TxBA

Every school has problem students, but some are labeled emotionally disturbed (ED) and taught separately from others.

04/24/2026

The PACEs Alliance stands with our community as it heals from unprovoked traumatic violence. In the wake of the recent tragedy and loss of life, it’s important to look for signs that children or adolescents may need help with their grief!

04/17/2026

Today is the day of the General Membership meeting! Please join us at 12:00 pm noon via zoom for committee updates, announcements, and a presentation on evidence based trauma-focused therapy approaches to use with children and families.

Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87205141826?pwd=ntaH93bDOY763WSdsGibwmAqaObwH1.1

Meeting ID: 872 0514 1826
Passcode: 560548

04/15/2026

Whole Health Louisiana’s April Lunch-n-Learn is coming up soon.

With more than 30 years of experience working with children and families across Louisiana’s justice and child-serving systems, Curtis Nelson, J.D., will share insights on building trauma-informed workplaces within juvenile justice settings.

Registration is still open: bit.ly/WHL_LunchLearn

04/15/2026

Only two more days til our general membership meeting! Join us at noon on Friday, 4/17, to hear from guest speaker Sonya Antoine, LPC, about trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for children and families!

04/06/2026

Getting closer to next week’s PACEs Alliance General Membership meeting on April, 17th at noon. Join us to hear special guest Sonya Antoine, LPC, as we celebrate the week of the young child!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87205141826?pwd=ntaH93bDOY763WSdsGibwmAqaObwH1.1

Meeting ID: 872 0514 1826
Passcode: 560548

03/27/2026

Hot off the press! Check out our latest newsletter! The Acadiana PACEs Alliance continues our efforts of making Acadiana a trauma-informed community.

03/14/2026

Save the date for our next general membership meeting
Friday, April 17, at noon on zoom!

03/10/2026

Check out our recent Faith and Schools Luncheon, hosted by the Bayou Church. Over a dozen churches came together to learn about the school CAFEs and how their churches could get involved.

Church Speakers were Father Guillory from St. Patrick’s Church, Alex Hernandez, NextGen Director at the Bayou Church, and Sister Peters from Lift City Church. The event was sponsored by Love Our Schools and the Acadiana PACEs Alliance.

03/02/2026

Consider taking advantage of this opportunity to get free training as an educator with the LA Care Network (formerly the ACE Educator program)! March 23-24 in Lafayette