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May 24, 2022

Support around Recent Mass Shootings

We join our Mass General Brigham community and many throughout the world in mourning the shooting tragedies in Texas, Buffalo and California. Events like these can be stressful to both those directly impacted and those who learn about these events through news or social media. You may find these resources helpful:

Taking Care of Yourself

 

Discussing these Events with Children

In particular, the shootings in the Texas school may create fear and anxiety for children. If so, reassure them that these events are rare and review the measures in place that make them safe.  Let children know it’s OK and important to speak up about general or specific concerns about safety risks.  Here are some suggestions for addressing these events.

 

Taking Measures to be and Feel Safe
MGB Safety Offerings 

Video presentation of various Armed Intruder/Active Shooter situations including scenes which show you what to do if there is an Active shooter in your area. This information will help you survive. MGH course: MGH Armed Intruder/Active Shooter

  • MGB AVADE (HealthStream course code – MGBE AVADE® Workplace Violence Prevention) provides a comprehensive, current, and effective approach to preventing, avoiding, de-escalating, and mitigating violence and aggression
    – It can help you become safety-aware with a vigilant mindset, understand body language communication and de-escalation, and teach you defense techniques for yourself and other.
    – Although this is a workplace training, many of the concepts are transferable to any environment

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