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Responding to Mass Shootings
Mass gun violence has become all too common in America. Many of our students can be impacted by the news or talk about this violence. The Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity encourages educators to offer opportunities for dialogue around these challenging topics. Please find some resources below. Good teaching includes helping students process their thoughts and feelings about the world and creating space for them to bring their full selves to school. This document, Courageous Conversations with Students, provides tools, lesson plans, and practical advice for facilitating dialogues with students about power, privilege, oppression, and resistance. They were adapted by the Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity. Click here to view this resource.
For additional resources, please review the Student Health & Human Services site.
Advisory Lesson: What Can We Do About Gun Violence
Article: When Bad Things Happen - Learning for Justice
Books for Littles: Gun Violence - Raising Luminaries
How to Talk to Kids about School Shootings - Common Sense Media
How to Talk to Children About Shootings (Age Guide) - Today
15 Tips for Talking about School Violence - Colorín Colorado
Anxiety about School Shooting - Childmind
Talking to Children about Shootings - National Childhood Traumatic Stress Network
Talking to Children about Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers - National Association of School Psychologists
Helping Children Cope with Frightening News - Child Mind Institute
Teaching in the Wake of Violence - Facing History & Ourselves
How to Talk to Kids About Gun Violence - Parents Magazine
Psychological First Aid - Responding to Crisis
Psychological First Aid for Ourselves.
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Support for Educators & Staff
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Department Contact
Coordinator:
Judy Chiasson, Ph.D
Email: judy.chiasson@lausd.net
Office email: humanrelations@lausd.net
Phone: (213) 505-4744
