Talking to Children About Violence

• 2023

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This resource provides seven tips for talking to children about violence, with different messages for different age groups, and a list of suggested points to emphasize when talking to children. This guidance for parents and school personnel is to help children feel safe by establishing a sense of normalcy and security and talking with them about their fears. Available in the following languages: Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Portuguese, Somali, Kurdish, and Amharic

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Hazards: Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery

Keywords: Psychology, Child; Communication; Parent-Child Relations; Stress Disorders, Traumatic; Violence; Caregivers; Exposure to Violence

Institutions: National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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