Gun Violence Resources

Use this page to access helpful resource links relating to gun violence and trauma support. If you are experiencing an emergency, please dial 911 immediately.

Resource Links

VCU Health: 5 tips for talking with kids when tragedy strikes

Healthychildren.org: How to Talk With Kids About Tragedies & Other Traumatic News Events


Helping children cope with tragedy

Talking to Children About Tragedies (American Academy of Pediatrics) 

Helping Kids After a Shooting (American School Counselor Association) 

Promoting Compassion and Acceptance in Crisis (National Association of School Psychologists)


Media Consumption

Children and the News (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry) 

Explaining the News to Our Kids (Common Sense Media) 

Helping Children Cope with Frightening News (Child Mind Institute)


Crisis Management Resources  

A student standing outside against the painted mural on the playground.

Make a Difference

Every dollar raised is invested in fulfilling our mission to transform lives by providing quality, progressive education to children.

DONATE NOW

Get Involved

St. Andrew's School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

EXPLORE MORE

Featured News