NASN Resources
For the School Nurse: Caring for Yourself Following Traumatic Events at School
National Association of School Nurses. (2018). School violence - The role of the school nurse (Position Statement). Silver Spring, MD: Author.
National Association of School Nurses. (2018). Bullying and cyberbullying - Prevention in schools (Position Statement). Silver Spring, MD: Author.
School Emergency Triage Training
Other Resources
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Resources for Dealing with Traumatic Events in Schools
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Gun Safety - resources about firearm safety and children
Promoting Adjustment and Helping Children Cope After Disaster and Crisis
The Resilience Project
American Psychological Association
Helping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study
Coping with a Traumatic Event
Children Exposed to Violence, the Attorney General's National Task Force
Defending Childhood: Protect.Heal.Thrive
Resources to prevent and mitigate children's exposure to violence.
National Association of School Psychologist (NASP)
School Safety and Crisis Resources
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Main website
Terrorism resources
Talking to Children about the Shooting
Tips for Parents on Media Coverage
Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after the Recent Shooting
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Coping with Traumatic Events
National PTA
Discussing Difficult Situations With Your Children
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA)
National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative
Recognizing and Treating Child Traumatic Stress
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990
Provide immediate counseling for those in need of help in dealing with the many issues and problems that arise from a tragedy.
Violence Prevention at Schools
Assessing Whether a Student Might Commit a Violent Act
From the Center for Mental Health in Schools at UCLA
Preventing Violence
From Child Trends
The Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics
Futures Without Violence
Gang Resistance Education and Training
National Crime Prevention Council
Stop Bullying: Speak Up
Stopbullying.gov
Respond to an Active Shooter
Active Shooter Pocket Guide
A resource from the Department of Homeland Security
Active Shooter: What Can You Do?
A FREE online course from FEMA
Introduction to the Incident Command System for Schools
A FREE online course from FEMA
Run, Hide, Fight: Surviving an Active Shooter Event
A video from ReadyHoustonTX.gov
Page last updated December 2015.