Resources For Survivors of Gun Violence
Resources For Survivors of Gun Violence
Rochester Community-based Violence Prevention and Survivor Support Agencies
Rise Up Rochester
RUR works to interrupt violence an provide support to crime victims and their families.
SNUG Violence Prevention (Should Never Use Guns)
A project of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, SNUG is one of the 10 NY state programs aimed at reducing and preventing shootings and violence.
Pathways to Peace
Pathways to Peace provides support at schools, recreation centers, and other community locations to offer nonviolent alternatives and resources to youth who are engaged in violent behavior, affiliated with gangs involved with drugs or exposed to violence.
Rochester Spinal Association
The Rochester Spinal Association offers specific support for paralyzed survivors of gun violence..
Coping with Trauma
Experiencing gun violence is a traumatic event. Whether you are an adult, teen or a child, it’s important to care not only for the physical wounds, but also for the emotional impacts of gun violence.
Trauma During Adulthood
This website looks at the definition of a traumatic event, common responses to a traumatic event, and types of trauma responses.
Helping Children Understand Frightening Events
This handout provides tips parents and adults can use when talking with children about difficult subjects such as gun violence.
Helping Your Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting
The American Psychological Association offers these tips for parents to help children manage their distress after a shooting.
Supporting Children and Teens after a Murder or Violent Death
This article is from The National Grief Center for Children & Families.
Trauma Related to School Shootings
These resources offer guidance to parents and trusted adults who provide care for children who may experience a school shooting.
Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After the Recent Shooting
This handout was developed for families who experienced a school shooting and provides pointers for what to do in the weeks and months after a school shooting. The handout is also available in Spanish.
Talking to Children about the Shooting
This handout provides guidelines on what parents and trusted adults can do to support a child after a school shooting event. Resources are also available in ASL.