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Talking to Children about the Shooting [1]

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Resource Description

Provides information on how to talk to children about mass shootings. This tip sheet describes ways to talk to children about mass violence events that involve a shooting. It gives tips about how to start the conversation, common reactions children may have, and how to seek help if needed. Updated 2019.

Resource Type: 
Type: Tip Sheet
Trauma Type: 
Terrorism and Violence
Language: 
English
Published in 2014

Source URL:https://nctsn.org/resources/talking-children-about-shooting

Links
[1] https://nctsn.org/resources/talking-children-about-shooting