Gun Violence
Online Resources
NPR - What to say to kids about school shootings to ease their stress
This article discusses recent mass shootings and provides parents and caregivers with advice and information on how to talk with their child about school shootings.
Tags: ADULTS, PARENTS, TEENS, GUN VIOLENCE, YOUTH, SCHOOL SHOOTINGS, MASS SHOOTINGS, GUNS, CAREGIVERS, ADVICE
The TraRon Center
Website that shares resources for children who may be suffering from gun violence or community violence by offering after school programs and consulting
Tags: ADULTS, PARENTS, TEENS, VIOLENCE, YOUTH, ADVICE, PROGRAMMING, SUPPORT SERVICE
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This website provides numerous resources to help parents and caregivers to have conversations with their children about violence. Resources are offered in several languages including English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, and more.
Tags: ADULTS, PARENTS, YOUTH, TEENS, CAREGIVERS, TOOLKITS, RESOURCES, INFORMATION, EDUCATION, SPANISH, FRENCH, ARABIC, CHINESE, LANGUAGES, VIOLENCE, GUNS
AACAP: Talking to Children about the Violence in DC: Tips for Parents & Teachers
Website that shares how to communicate with students about community violence in DC and suggestions to help students open up on their perspectives and feelings on violence in their communities.
Tags: ADULTS, PARENTS, TEENS, EDUCATORS, VIOLENCE, YOUTH, 1-1 TALKS, TIPS
Sandy Hook Promise - How to Help Children Cope with a Gun Violence Tragedy
This website discusses how to talk to children about gun violence after a tragedy at school or in the community. Shares resourceful tips on how to open the conversation for children of all ages.
Tags: ADULTS, PARENTS, TEENS, GUN VIOLENCE, YOUTH, SCHOOL SHOOTINGS, MASS SHOOTINGS, GUNS, CAREGIVERS, ADVICE
Healing from Within: Why DC Must Bolster Community-Led Solutions to Gun Violence
Webpage shares information of community violence in DC's wards 7/8 and how programs like the TraRon Center help children (ages 4-14) understand their emotions and actions that come after violent altercations through programs and community awareness.
Tags: ADULTS, PARENTS, TEENS, EDUCATORS, VIOLENCE, COMMUNITY SAFETY, SAFE SPACES
NASP - Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Families and Educators
This website shares an extensive list on how to talk to children about gun violence and safety drills for school tragedies. Also shares what type of language to use when talking to children.
Tags: ADULTS, EDUCATORS, PARENTS, TEENS, GUN VIOLENCE, YOUTH, SCHOOL SHOOTINGS, HELPFUL TIPS
What Youth Researchers Learned About Safety and Violence in Washington, DC
Blog sharing the trends and discussions held by the Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) study about community violence in Washington DC. Students share their research on how to prevent community violence and build community safety.
Tags: ADULTS, TEENS, EDUCATORS, VIOLENCE, COMMUNITY SAFETY, SAFE SPACES, RESEARCH, BLOG, ADVOCACY