Looks at community violence, an ongoing crisis in society as many youth and families feel the destructive repercussions of peer conflicts, gun and other weapon attacks, gang fights, and public violence incidents.
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Discusses the key causes, major consequences, and professional responses related to community violence and its traumatic stress-related impacts on youth.
Provides parents with information on how to talk to children about domestic violence. This fact sheet discusses the importance of playing with children exposed to domestic violence.
Parents and caregivers play an essential role in helping children and teenagers recover from traumatic events.
The following resources on Community Violence were developed by the NCTSN.
Outlines the history of shootings and violence in US schools.
Depicts a mother and her teenage daughter who have experienced severe family violence by an ex-husband/father in the past become embroiled in an intense verbal argument that escalates into sudden physical violence.
Provides ideas about self-care for parents impacted by domestic violence. This fact sheet points out how stress can affect parents and provides suggestions on how to deal with that stress.
Provides guidance to youth, parents, caregivers, and others who work with youth about talking to the media after a mass violence event.
Offers parents guidance on helping their children after a mass violence event. This fact sheet describes common reactions children may have, how parents can help them, and self-care tips after a violent event.