Tips for Parents and Caregivers on Media Coverage of Traumatic Events

School and Community Violence
Written By National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

Description: This resource provides parents and caregivers with tips on media coverage of traumatic events, including understanding the impact of media exposure on children, how parents can help children after a traumatic event, and what to do when your family is part of the story.

Format: One Pager

Published/Updated: 2002

This material was developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). Shared here with attribution to the original source.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
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