February 28, 2023

Addressing Gun Violence and Extremism

Conversations About Gun Violence, Disinformation and Extremism

Parents and caregivers must be intentional about the amount of content young people in their lives consume when it comes to gun violence, especially when such violence is motivated by extremism. Exposure to media coverage of these events should be accompanied by time for young people to reflect, discuss, ask questions and contextualize gun violence.

In this new LFJ article, PERIL director of research, Pasha Dashtgard, Ph.D., explains that to support young people as they grapple with harms motived by extremism, it’s incumbent upon the whole community to address hate-fueled violence.

Resource Spotlight
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Recent Resources for Parents, Caregivers and Educators

Celebrate African and Indigenous Cultures 

Reading about and celebrating African and Indigenous histories and cultures can be among the powerful first steps for children to engage with and expand their understanding of the world around them. This LFJ article offers parents, caregivers and educators talking points, activities and book recommendations.

Talking to Children About the History of Slavery in the United States

Parents and caregivers play a role in determining what children learn about history and in shaping children’s perspectives and our shared future. This LFJ article  provides recommendations, including age-appropriate information to emphasize in conversations.
Professional Learning Workshops
LFJ offers virtual open-enrollment professional learning workshops for current K-12 classroom teachers, administrators and counselors, and for anyone who coaches classroom teachers and administrators. Spring workshops are now open. Register today!
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