Please find a list of resources below to support conversations with children and youth about violence.
Pre-K to Grade 4:
- Talking with Children about Gun Violence (Sesame Street)
- Community Violence: Age-by-Age Strategies (Sesame Street)
- Talking with Kids about School Violence and Trauma (Scholastic)
- Talking with Kids: Violence
- Helping Kids with Tragic Events in the News (PBS)
- Helping Kids During Challenging Times (Arthur)
General Resources
- How to Talk to Children about Shootings: An age-by-age guide
- Talking to Kids about Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers (NASP)
- Tips for Parents: Talking to children about violence at schools and where to get help
- Talking to your Children about Guns
- Project ChildSafe: A Guide for Parents
- How to Talk to Your Children about Gun Safety (Time)
- Helping Children Cope with Violence (BPS/Multilingual)
- 15 Tips for Talking with your Children about Violence (Bilingual)
- Talking to Kids about Fear and Violence (Mental Health America)
- How to Discuss Violence in Schools
- Federal Resources for Helping Youth Cope after a School Shooting
- Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event (NCTSN)
- Gun Violence in Schools (Learning for Justice)
- Explaining the News to our Kids
- Talking with Kids about Terrible Things