Resources in Response to VA Tech Tragedy

This section contains resources collected by the National Assembly on School-Based Health Care that school-based personnel can use to respond to and cope with the tragedy at Virginia Tech.

• The American Academy of Pediatrics
  The American Academy of Pediatrics has assembled a collection of resources to help parents, teachers, students, schools, and pediatricians cope with the aftermath of this terrible event. Additional resources are provided on violence prevention, school safety, and promoting mental health.

• Mental Health America
  Mental Health America offers tips for educators, students and parents on how to talk about the tragedy.

• International Critical Stress Foundation
  International Critical Stress Foundation offers a brief informational handout.

• UCLA School Mental Health Project
  The UCLA School Mental Health Project has a handout on "Assessing Whether a Student Might Commit a Violent Act."

• Youth Policy Action Center
  The Youth Policy Action Center has an online alert to communicate with your elected officials and local media allowing you to share whatever is on your mind.

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