Families and children may be profoundly affected by mass violence, acts of terrorism, or community trauma in the form of shootings, bombings, or other types of attacks.
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Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), also referred to as domestic violence, occurs when an individual purposely causes harm or threatens the risk of harm to any past or current partner or spouse.
The following resources on Mass Violence were developed by the NCTSN.
Provides parents with information on how to talk to children about domestic violence. This fact sheet discusses how domestic violence can affect children. Translated in 2024.
Provides information about how to talk to children about mass violence.
Che cosa è il Trauma Complesso? Una guida per i ragazzi, le ragazze e per chi si prende cura di loro
Provides parents information on how to talk to children about domestic violence. This fact sheet discusses how to manage challenging behavior in children living in domestic violence situations. Translated in 2024.
A self-report measure of community violence exposure for children aged 4-10 that includes drawings to accompany questions and thermometer-type rating scale.
Discusses child maltreatment and domestic violence issues impacting military families and children.
Helps youth recognize that community violence does not have to dominate their lives if they understand their reactions to it, understand how to keep themselves safe, and understand how to make positive choices in dangerous times.
Offers teachers guidance on helping students after a mass violence event. This fact sheet describes common reactions students may have, how teachers and school staff can help, as well as engage in self-care after a mass violence event.