Tragic events and community violence

Tragic accidents, public shootings, hate crimes, terrorist threats, violent demonstrations, and other community disturbance can be very upsetting.

The incident itself, as well as the fear of one happening, can cause considerable distress and intrude into daily life.

• Tragedies and community violence occur for many reasons
• Many people feel concerned about what they see as increasing levels of violence in society
• Taking action, however small, to promote peace may be helpful to manage the distress and helplessness associated with violence and conflict
• Action may be in the form of learning how to respond constructively to such events, by developing conflict resolution skills, or through joining a group, or helping others.