Discusses research findings and real-life experiences to better understand how gang involvement affects young people’s emotional and psychological well-being.
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Offers guidance on creating supportive environments for youth when scary things happen. This fact sheet includes information on routines, rhythm, and rituals.
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Offers information for teens about common reactions to mass violence, as well as tips for taking care of themselves and connecting with others.
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Gives questions for youth to answer to determine if they have experienced community violence.
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Provides parents and caregivers with information gangs and trauma. This fact sheet offers a brief vignettes about teens who have become involved with local gangs.
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Provides community violence workers with information about secondary traumatic stress (STS).
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Offers some statistics about gang-involved youth and their exposure to traumatic events.
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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.
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Addresses community violence in the lives of youth.
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Provides expertise on the impact of violence on youth. This webinar presents best practices for prevention and trauma intervention for youth impacted by community violence and trauma.
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