Below you will find resources for those experiencing emotional distress and best practices for having a conversation with children about mass shooting incidents. We want to reassure all our school communities across LA County that we are working to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff.
RESOURCES
Helping Youth After Community Trauma: Tips for Educators
School Violence Prevention: Guidelines for Administrators and Crisis Teams
Talking to Children about the Shooting
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers (Multiple Languages)
Managing your distress in the aftermath of a shooting
Talking to children about terrorist attacks and school and community shootings in the news
