Resources on Trauma-Informed Care for Schools Before, During, and After Possible Emergency Events

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This document lists resources to help schools support students and staff before, during, and after emergencies. It describes ways to understand trauma, create trauma-informed schools, help children cope with stress or disasters, and support educators’ mental health. It also explains how to plan for recovery after emergencies and use psychological first aid in schools. The links provide guides, toolkits, training materials, and tips for helping both students and teachers deal with traumatic events in a safe way.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Trauma; Violence

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

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery

Keywords: Crisis Intervention; Disasters; Mental Health; Schools; Self Care; Students; Resilience, Psychological; Psychological Trauma; Psychological First Aid

Institutions: Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA); U.S. Department of Education

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