• Tips for Adults on How to Talk with Children About Connecticut School Shooting
• Helping Young Children and Families Cope with Trauma (SAMHSA National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
• Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network)

Click here for a full list of resources.

In light of Friday's terrible tragedy, AAE Executive Director Gary Beckner also expressed his condolences. "Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, their families, and the entire Newtown community during this tragic time," said Beckner. "While many questions are still unanswered, we must commend the heroic teachers involved for their sound judgment and quick-thinking. Many lives were saved as a result of their courage."

In moving forward after such a horrible incident, it is critical for educators to realize the unique role they play in the prevention of violent crimes. For more information about the warning signs of violence, read the January edition of Education Matters featuring a story on the steps to take to prevent future tragedies.

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