Dear Colleague,

We are dismayed at the news of recent school shootings at Wilmer-Hutchins High Schools in Dallas, TX, and at Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. Our team is grieving with the families and communities hurt by these acts of violence. It is never too late to engage in meaningful, evidence-informed actions to reduce gun violence and keep our schools and communities safe.

We hope each of you are able to care for yourself and your loved ones, and that you can continue to effectively support your students, staff, and communities. The following resources can provide guidance and assistance to those who need it at this time.

• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) has created many excellent resources for students, staff, and families affected by school shootings.

• A staffer at Learning for Justice wrote A Love Letter to Teachers After Yet Another School Shooting - sadly, several years ago.

• Our NCSMH team created the repository Supporting Students, Staff, Families, and Communities Impacted by Violence with links to resources by organization.