School Violence Resources
How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings
“School shootings” are two words no parent ever wants to hear in the same sentence. But news of these tragic events is now so familiar,
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance Center
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Supportive Schools has administered the REMS TA Center to serve two critical functions aimed at helping
Child Mind Institute – Going Back to School After a Tragedy
When tragedy strikes a school community — whether it’s a death at your child’s school or a loss of life so horrific that it affects us all,
APA – Helping Your Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting
As a parent, you may be struggling with how to talk with your children about a community shooting at a school or elsewhere. It is
Coping in the Aftermath of a Shooting
Over the course of the last few weeks, reports of mass violence and shootings have plagued the news. Although people are resilient and often bounce
SDCOE Resources to Discuss School Shootings
Our students want and need to talk about what they see, remember, and are feeling following a school shooting. The adults in their lives can
Social Media and School Crises: Brief Facts and Tips
Social media defined. The U.S. Department of Education (2012) defines social media as “Forms of communication either Internet or text-based that support social interactions of
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
High profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or loved-ones
National Center on Safe Supporting Learning Environments
The National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments is funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Supportive Schools. The Center offers
National Child Traumatic Stress Network – School Shooting Resources
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created by Congress in 2000 as part of the Children’s Health Act to raise the standard of
Video: Child Mind Institute – Caring for Kids After a School Shooting
Listen well, and help them help each other. Paramjit Joshi, MD, is chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children’s National Medical
Talking with Students About Shocking or Disturbing News
In our 24/7 breaking news world, there seems to be a new crisis every day. As news outlets compete for clicks, all of us —
Talking to Children About Terrorist Attacks and School & Community Shootings in the News
Children and teenagers are better able to cope with upsetting news when they understand more about the event. They need information just as adults do.
Safe Schools (California Department of Education)
Child Abuse Prevention Training and ResourcesInformation on training and reporting requirements for mandated reporters, training guides and model practices for parents, families, and administrators, and
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