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Resources to Help Children in the Wake of a School Shooting
Source: Child Trends
As adults struggle with their own reactions to school shootings, young eyes and ears are watching and listening. This is an important time to talk to children about what they are seeing and hearing, even when they did not directly witness the event. While it can be difficult to know what to say, evidence from research and clinical practice can help adults lead these difficult conversations. This website offers suggestions for adults who care for children indirectly affected by a school shooting including how to talk with children about school shootings by age groupings (infant/toddler, preschoolers, school-age, adolescents).
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