School Crisis Resources

TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT SCHOOL SAFETY (full document) -
We are extremely saddened by the tragic events of Friday, December 14, in Newtown, Connecticut. The Mental Health America organization has a number of suggestions for how to talk to children about something so tragic and horrific.

Included below are several references/resources for helping children and parents cope with crisis and traumatic events.  Additional resources can be accessed through the links in the left sidebar.


Resources:

Survival Guide for Parents with Special Needs Children


NJ Children's System of Care
The New Jersey Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council



National Association of School Psychologists

http://www.nasponline.org
ď‚· Tips for school administrators for reinforcing school safety
ď‚· Talking to children about violence – Tips for parents and teachers
ď‚· Disaster:  Developing a Crisis Response Plan



National Child Traumatic Stress Network

http://www.nctsnet.org
ď‚· Tips for talking with and helping children and youth after a disaster or traumatic event.


National Association of School Psychologists - Coping

http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/specpop_general.aspx
ď‚· Coping with crisis – Helping Children with Special Needs.
ď‚· Helping Children Cope:  Tips for Parents and Educators
ď‚· Dealing with Death in the Schools


National Association of School Psychologists - Counseling

http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/deathgrief.pdf
ď‚· Death and Grief