Table IV.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) of individuals incarcerated in a County Detention Facility, by binge drinking in the 30 days before incarceration 2017–2018 (N = 96)
| Binge drinkinga | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yes n = 54 |
No n = 41 |
|
| Adverse childhood experience score (n = 96) | 5.0 ± 3.2 | 4.1 ± 2.8 |
| Individual ACEs (% yes) | ||
| Did you live with anyone who was depressed, mentally ill, or suicidal? | 18 (33.3) | 11 (26.8) |
| Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic? | 33 (61.1) | 15 (36.6) |
| Did you live with anyone who used illegal street drugs or who abused prescription medications? | 22 (40.7) | 12 (29.3) |
| Did you live with anyone who served time or was sentenced to serve time in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility? | 22 (40.7) | 18 (43.9) |
| Were your parents separated or divorced? | 30 (55.6) | 22 (53.7) |
| How often did your parents or adults in your home ever slap, hit, kick, punch, or beat each other up? | 29 (53.7) | 22 (53.7) |
| How often did a parent or adult in your home ever hit, beat, kick, or physically hurt you in any way? Do not include spanking. | 28 (51.9) | 18 (43.9) |
| How often did a parent or adult in your home ever swear at you, insult you, or put you down? | 39 (72.2) | 28 (63.4) |
| How often did anyone at least 5 years older than you or an adult ever touch you sexually? | 18 (33.3) | 9 (22.0) |
| How often did anyone at least 5 years older than you or an adult try to make you touch sexually? | 17 (31.5) | 9 (22.0) |
| How often did anyone at least 5 years older than you or an adult force you to have sex? | 12 (22.2) | 6 (14.6) |
a
Any binge drinking in the 30 days prior to incarceration