Form: Benevolent Childhood Experiences Scale, BCEs-20

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Yes
No
1

When you were growing up, during your first years of life...

Did you have at least one caregiver with whom you felt safe?
2
Did you have at least one good friend?
3
Did you have beliefs that gave you comfort?
4
Did you like school?
5
Did you have at least one teacher who cared about you?
6
Did you have good neighbours?
7
Was there an adult (not a parent/caregiver or the person from #1) who could provide you with support or advice?
8
Did you have opportunities to have a good time?
9
Did you like yourself or feel comfortable with yourself?
10
Did you have a predictable home routine, like regular meals and a regular bedtime?
11
Did you feel accepted for who you were?
12
Was there at least one adult who cared about your progress and achievements in school?
13
Were you usually able to get a good night's sleep?
14
Did you have access to food that was healthy and nutritious?
15
Did you have access to adequate medical care when you needed it?
16
Did you feel that you were treated fairly (e.g., in your family and community)?
17
Did you have adequate law enforcement in your community that made you feel safe?
18
Did you have at least one person to teach you how to say “No” to negative influences?
19
Did you regularly spend time outside in the sunshine or around nature?
20
Did you have something that you felt you were good at or that made you proud?

The presented answer sheet is not an original form and is not intended for printing or use as a handout.