Monterey Park Mass Shooting
Dear SoCal ROC Community,
Unfortunately, there was a mass shooting on January 21 in Monterey Park which left 11 persons dead and at least 9 injured. This brings great sadness to the SoCal ROC family. As a community, our hearts and thoughts are with the families and those impacted by this horrific event. It is important to remember that incidents of gun violence and senseless tragedy can impact students and adults.
Please see below for links designed to support educators, parents, and students in dealing with gun violence, their safety, and their feelings in response to such emotionally devastating events.
Resources for dealing with grief and tragedy:
- A Checklist for School Personnel to Evaluate and Implement the Mental Health Component of Your School Crisis and Emergency Plan
- Helping Youth After Community Trauma: Tips for Educators
- School Violence Prevention: Guidelines for Administrators and Crisis Teams
- Talking to Children about the Shooting (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
- Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers (National Association of School Psychologists)
- Coping in the Aftermath of a Shooting (American Counseling Association)
- Trauma and Disaster Mental Health (American Counseling Association)
- Managing your distress in the aftermath of a shooting (American Psychological Association)
- Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers (Resources in multiple languages)
Sincerely,
Atlas Helaire, Ed.D.
Superintendent
