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Resources for Individuals

Share Our Community Toolkit

92NY Belfer Center + Living Room Conversations

Toolkit for individuals to spark connection and positive impact. A free and simple resource to get you started where you live.

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We Are Better Than This

National Institute for Civil Discourse

Include a brief video message of yourself and have your video presented alongside videos of others from across the nation who believe political violence has no place in our nation. National Institute for Civil Discourse

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Psychological Impact of Mass Violence

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

This brief helps explain the mental health effects of mass violence, such as fear, grief, post-traumatic stress, physical symptoms, and disrupted routines, and outlines ways communities can cope and recover.

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Talking to Children about the Shooting

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

This tip sheet helps caregivers talk with children about a shooting by offering age-appropriate support, comfort, and coping guidance. This resource is appropriate for children who did not witness the incident but are concerned. 

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Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after the Recent Shooting

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

This document offers guidance for parents on how to support youth emotionally and practically in the aftermath of a shooting. This resource is appropriate for children who were present during a shooting.

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Proclaim Peace Podcast

MWEG

Empowering conversations demonstrating how faith can fuel our engagement in the work of peace building

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Podcast

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Parenting Toolkit for Learning to Disagree Better

Disagree Better

A three-lesson resource for families from Utah State University Extension, BYU Wheatley Institute, and Disagree Better.

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Disagree Better

Disagree Better

A how-to guide on how to think, speak, and listen better.

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The Dignity Index

The Dignity Index

An eight-point scale that shows language ranging from contempt to dignity — and how we can choose to speak with dignity.

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Listening Courageously

Living Room Conversations

In difficult times, our impulse may be to retreat to those who believe the same way. This free resource invites you to lean into listening for understanding, even when it's hard.

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Conversations in Troubled Times

Living Room Conversations

Speaking to your children about targeted violence has many nuances, but is an important conversation to have.

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50 Things Anyone Can Do to Make Us Stronger Together

Common Ground USA

Anyone can be part of the solution. Here are 50 things anyone can do today to push back on political toxicity and build a future where we all can thrive. 

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De-escalation Resources

Princeton Bridging Divides Initiative

Equip yourself with the community safely and de-escalation skills to navigate conflict in a vibrant democracy.

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