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Civil Unrest

Families & Children Mental Health Professional Physicians

PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for families and healthcare providers to prepare for protests in their area.

Search the Resource Central website for more resources with the term “Social Participation”, “Civil Disorders” or “Riots” for more information.

Thousands of people took to the streets as part of the worldwide movement
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Civil Unrest and Violence: How Parents Can Support Their Children

These recommendations aim to offer guidance and comfort to parents navigating tough conversations with their children.

Black African mother embrace little preschool frustrated kid sitting on couch together at home
Interview

DisasterCast: Planning for Civil Unrest

This AAP video shares recommendations on how planning with community partners before large events can help reduce the effects of civil unrest on children's physical and mental health.

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Civil Unrest Resources

This document provides guidance for parents and families concerning the area of civil unrest.

Police officer in riot gear overseeing a crowd of protestors
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Facts About Riot Control Agents

The CDC webpage provides essential information on substances used by law enforcement for crowd control.

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Helping Children Understand Civil Unrest

This article delves into the importance of guiding children through challenging conversations about social issues like civil unrest.

Group of people protesting with smoke grenades
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Promoting Compassion and Acceptance in Crisis

This resource discusses how a natural reaction to acts of extreme violence, like school shootings, rioting, and terrorist attacks, is the desire to lash out and punish the perpetrators or perceived enemy.