A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish the Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team grant program, and for other purposes.

establishing protocols to follow when encountering a child or youth exposed to trauma to facilitate access to services;

developing referral partnership agreements with behavioral health providers, substance treatment facilities, and recovery services for family members of children exposed to trauma;

integrating law enforcement, mental health, and crisis services to respond to situations where children have been exposed to trauma;

implementing comprehensive programs and practices to support children exposed to trauma;

identifying barriers for children to access trauma-informed care in their communities;

providing training in trauma-informed care to emergency response providers, victim service providers, child protective service professionals, educational institutions, and other community partners;

supporting cross-system planning and collaboration among officers and employees who work in law enforcement, court systems, child welfare services, correctional reentry programs, emergency medical services, health care services, public health, and substance abuse treatment and recovery support; and

providing technical assistance to communities, organizations, and public agencies on how to prevent and mitigate the impact of exposure to trauma and violence.