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Fear and shock have gripped our community once again with the loss of 21 innocent lives in Uvalde, Texas. For the last several years, ongoing senseless acts of violence in churches, schools, grocery stores, and community centers have created a shadow of despair threatening our sense of community and safety. COVID further isolated us and fragmented the underpinnings of our core as human beings. We are all devastated. Yet, we have NOT been overcome. Together we stand strong. Lena Pope stands for solidarity and strength in times of crisis. You are NOT alone.
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Additional RESOURCES:
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network:
Assisting Parents/Caregivers in Coping with Collective Traumas
Addressing Race and Trauma in the Classroom
Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after Mass Violence
Talking to Children about Mass Violence
PBS: Helping Children With Tragic Events in the News
Scholastic: Resources for Responding to Violence and Tragedy
Child Mind Institute: When and how to talk to your kids about school shootings by age