Gun Violence Resources

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) emphasizes the importance of psychological first aid (PFA) in the wake of mass violence—for both children and adults.

See their PFA wallet card for eight key actions when providing PFA and support to others. Additionally, the NCTSN outlines suggested talking points for parents to reference when discussing gun violence with their children. Additionally, the NCTSN outlines suggested talking points for parents to reference when discussing gun violence with their children.

This is a public health crisis that will only resolve itself through sustained advocacy for the transformation of fractured, ineffective systems. Check out the AAP’s gun violence prevention advocacy toolkit to discover how you can lend your voice to this important conversation and bring about lasting change.

In this TED Talk, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris—California’s Surgeon General and advisor to numberstory.org—explores how childhood trauma can significantly shape a child’s brain and biology, with ramifications that span a lifetime.