On Saturday, October 27, 2018, 11 members of the Tree of Life Synagogue congregation lost their lives to an anti-semitic hate crime in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Trying Together extends our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of those lost and thanks to the public health and safety professionals who responded and are continuing to provide service to the community.

In response to this tragedy, our friends and neighbors from The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh have shared the following resources to help families and children cope; these resources have been curated by experts from the Israel Trauma Coalition, Anti-Defamation League (ADL), and others. If you are local and need additional support, The Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) is working to provide counselors and may be contacted at 412.422.7200.

Additionally, resources have been shared by the following organizations: YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh, the University of Pittsburgh, and the PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning. These resources have been curated by experts from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.

 

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Resources

Israel Trauma Coalition:

• • Practical Advice for Parents: How to Help Your Child Following a Trauma

Anti-Defamation League:

• • Gun Violence and Mass Shootings
  • Empowering Young People in the Aftermath of Hate (In English and En Espanol)

Dr. Debi Gilboa in NEXT Pittsburgh:

• • How to talk to your kids about the mass shooting in Pittsburgh

PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL):

• • Helping Children and Families Cope After a Traumatic Event
  • Helping Children After a Traumatic Experience A Caregiver Guide
  • Coping with Grief After Community Violence
  • Helping Children Cope With Trauma At School
  • Talking to Children about Hate Crimes and Anti-Semitism
  • The Psychological Impact of the Recent Shooting
  • Tips for Parents on Media Coverage
  • Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after the Recent Shooting
  • Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
  • Helping Youth After Community Trauma: Tips for Educators
  • After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal
  • Guiding Adults in Talking to Children About Death and Attending Services

University of Pittsburgh Book Drive:

• • Support Children in Squirrel Hill & Surrounding Areas with books about processing fear and embracing diversity

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh:

• • Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s list of information and resources

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network:

• • How to talk to children about hate crimes and anti-semitism

Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh:

• • Counseling & Other Services 
  • Donate to the Fund for Victims of Terror