Reports of violence and shootings, in and near schools, are very scary and concerning. This often increases stress and anxiety for students, staff and families.
The following are some resources that might be helpful:
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- American School Counselor Association
- National Center for School Mental Health
- American Psychological Association
- SAMHSA
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs – Youth.gov
- Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network – After a School Tragedy
- Improving School Safety Through Bystander Reporting: A toolkit for strengthening K-12 Reporting Programs – US Department of Homeland Security – Updated May 2023