Courageous Conversations

LAUSD is committed to helping students process their thoughts and feelings about the world and creating space for them to bring their full selves to school. This document, Courageous Conversations with Students, provides tools, lesson plans, and practical advice for to help educators facilitate dialogues with students about power, privilege, oppression, and resistance. They were adapted by the office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity.

Tips for Talking to your Student about Safety in the Community and Online

Please find some sites below for caregivers interested in providing students supports in response to global events.

How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War - Common Sense Media	How to Talk to Your Children About Conflict and War - UNICEF
Talking to Your Kids About War - VeryWell Family	Handle with Care: Supporting Young People During Crises - Learning for Justice
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Families and Educators - National Association of School Psychologists	Reducing Violence Handout - LAUSD HRDE (Spanish)
Supporting Students, Staff, Families, and Communities Impacted by Violence - National Center for School Mental Health	Pause Before You Post - EdWeek
Help for Victims and Survivors of Gun Violence - Sandy Hook Promise	Talking to Children about Shootings - National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Digital Citizenship Resources - LAUSD Instructional Technology Initiative

Department Contact

Coordinator:

Judy Chiasson, Ph.D
Office email: humanrelations@lausd.net
Phone: (213) 241-0754

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