Children are living in challenging times these days – natural disasters, wars, unsafe neighborhoods…the list seems to get bigger instead of smaller. For children in the US there are two unique situations that can cause significant trauma that are sadly occuring frequently — ICE raids and school shootings.
Several have reached out to ATN asking for help, ideas and resources. So we’ve networked with experts and colleagues and have the following materials to recommend.
Specific materials/ideas for talking with kids about ICE:
- What to say to a kid (English) from Children’s Network of Solano County.
- What to say to a kid (Spanish) from Children’s Network of Solando.
- 10 Expert Tips for Talking to Kids about ICE – L.A. Taco.
Specific materials for supporting children after a school shooting or other mass tragedy:
- Sandy Hook Promise Resources
- Highland Park Shooting Recovery Resources
- The Rebels Project – Mass Shooting and Trauma Support
- Victims First – Best Practices for Mass Casualty Crimes
Other Related Resources for helping children (and adults) through crises and tragedies:
