Examining cumulative adverse and positive childhood experiences as determinants of youth violence: Analyses of data from the millennium cohort study

Nicolás Libuy | Escuela De Gobierno | 2026

This study investigates the role of cumulative adverse and positive childhood experiences (ACEs and PCEs) in the development of youth violence using longitudinal data from the UK millennium cohort study (N = 18,282). Findings show a strong association between higher ACE exposure and increased likelihood of assault, weapon involvement, and gang affiliation in adolescence.