Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences (Adult Retrospective), by Type

Year(s): 2013-2019

CaliforniaPercent
Type of ACEHouseholds with ChildrenHouseholds without ChildrenAll Households
Parents Were Separated or Divorced31.0%28.8%29.8%
Witnessed Domestic Violence20.9%19.0%19.7%
Household Member Was Mentally Ill14.9%18.8%17.1%
Household Member Abused Alcohol or Drugs29.1%28.3%28.7%
Household Member Sentenced to Serve Time in Jail9.0%7.3%8.0%
Experienced Physical Abuse at Home24.2%21.1%22.4%
Experienced Verbal Abuse at Home39.7%39.3%39.5%
Experienced Sexual Abuse12.0%12.4%12.2%