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Talking With Children About Violence
In the wake of another senseless, terrible, and preventable act of gun violence that ended the lives of 19 children and three adults at an elementary school in Uvdale, Texas, parents and children around our country are reeling with fear, anger, and despair. Following are links to a variety of resources to help local congregational leaders support children, youth, families, and other members during the days ahead:
- Talking with Children & Teens about Tough Issues (from our colleagues at the Southern New England Conference)
- Supporting Parents/Talking with Children About Tough Issues (The Association of United Church Educators)
- Prayers in Response to Gun Violence (Social Justice Resource Center)
- Prayers Addressing Gun Violence (from the National setting of the United Church of Christ)
- Litany in the Wake of a Mass Shooting (from Bishops Against Gun Violence)
- Common Sense Media: Talking to Kids About Violence
- National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
Anti-Racism
- Doing Good Together: Tools to Raise and Anti-Racist Generation Collection
- The Ministry Lab (multiple resources on anti-racism, race and privilege)