This handbook is intended to help survivors of a terrorist or mass violence incident to understand common reactions they may experience. It includes coping tips and suggestions for finding assistance from friends, mental health professionals, and the Office for Victim Assistance.

This web page discusses the risk factors for distress after a mass violence event. The page also discusses what to do in lockdown situations, signs of distress, how to get help when needed, and additional resources.

This fact sheet identifies common reactions to a disaster or other traumatic event. It provides tips for reducing stress and for following up if you feel overwhelmed by stress and lists resources for additional support.

This tip sheet discusses how to cope with grief after community violence. It lists common signs of grief and anger and offers tips for helping children with grief.

This online article identifies common reactions to a shooting and provides tips to help people strengthen their resilience. It also recommends that people seek professional help if they are having difficulty coping with the event and their reactions.

Written after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, this tip sheet provides information for parents and professionals on how to communicate with children after a mass shooting or other traumatic event. It includes reactions to a traumatic event that children commonly experience and suggestions for talking with children and answering their questions about an incident of mass violence.

This tip sheet discusses the steps workplace leaders can take to understand the emotional reactions employees may have when returning to work following an incident of violence in a workplace.

This fact sheet helps parents and teachers recognize and address problems in children and teens affected by the trauma after a disaster or another traumatic event. It describes signs of stress reactions that are common in young trauma survivors at different ages and offers tips on how to help.

This web page focuses on acts of terror and highlights resources that explore incidents of mass violence. It includes relevant books for adults and children, podcast episodes, news articles, and other resources that highlight strategies for coping with acts of terror, planning for emergencies, and building resilience.

This tip sheet for young adults focuses on the impacts of mass violence on individuals ages 18 to 26. It explores common effects of mass violence and provides suggestions for coping.

This collection of trainings explores the impacts of mass violence events and provides guidance for disaster planners, first responders, and other community members preparing for and responding to mass violence. The collection features recorded trainings and highlights upcoming trainings.

This web page from Sesame Street in Communities provides resources parents and caregivers can share with their young children to initiate conversations about incidents of violence. The resources highlighted include videos, articles, storybooks, and printable activities that adults can explore to help their child understand and cope with the effects of violence.