Talking to Kids About High-Profile Acts of Violence June 2023
Children and families may be profoundly affected by mass violence, acts of terrorism, or community trauma. Adults and caregivers may need support to know how to navigate their own emotions and reactions, as well as those of children in their care.
In response to the ongoing occurrence of acts of mass violence in Illinois and across the nation, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has developed resources to help children, families, educators, and communities navigate what they are seeing and hearing, acknowledge their feelings, and find ways to cope together.