Children and youth continue to be faced with the knowledge that schools are experiencing increasing acts of violence. The recent mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas that took 21 lives, 19 children and two adults, has added to the trauma our children are facing. Seven Hills Foundation & Affiliates is immersed in providing resources, programs, and direct care to youth and families in the areas of mental health and grief support. The resources below are provided to help guide the discussions that need to take place to help our children understand the horrific reality of violence in our schools. Please take care of each other during these difficult times.
National Center for Healthy Safe Children: Trauma, Violence, and School Shooting
Youth.gov: Federal Resources for Helping Youth Cope after a School Shooting
Child Mind Institute : How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings
Child Trends: Resources to help children in the wake of a school shooting
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Talking to Children about the Shooting
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: School Personnel
American Counseling Association: Coping in the Aftermath of a Shooting
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