ACE-Aware Nation Conference – Building the movement - David Cameron, Educational Campaigner

A Scottish grassroots movement has set itself the goal of Making Scotland the First ACE-Aware Nation in the World. That was the title of a 2-day event held in Glasgow on 25th & 26th September 2018, attended by 2500 people from across the UK and beyond. Hosted by two independent organisations – TIGERS and connected baby – the event brought together some of the leading speakers in Scotland, with the aim of explaining why a focus on relationships is central to preventing and healing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The speakers’ collective voice was strengthened by the contribution of global ACEs campaigner, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, of the Center for Youth Wellness in San Francisco, USA.

In this conference video, we hear from Educational Campaigner David Cameron, who speaks of the ethos of social justice that a traditional element of Scottish identity. He gives us a flavour of that search through the music he integrates into the presentation. David argues that anger remains a central element of seeking social justice, especially given how long we have been working to make a difference for children and families.

Music by Erin Scott - new website