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A Developmentally Informed Approach to Address Mass Firearm Violence

Ashley Sward1, Jodi Zik2, Amber R McDonald1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, 1890 North Revere Court, Suite 4092, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|October 21, 2023
PubMed

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Pediatric providers play a crucial role in responding to mass shootings, which increasingly impact children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Child Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Mass gun violence events are increasing.
  • These events have profound psychological effects on children and adolescents.
  • Pediatric providers are essential in the aftermath of such tragedies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To consolidate recommendations for pediatric providers responding to mass gun violence.
  • To provide guidance considering developmental factors.
  • To discuss gun violence prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recommendations from behavioral health and pediatric fields.
  • Integration of developmental considerations.
  • Discussion of gun violence prevention.

Main Results:

  • Consolidated recommendations offer a framework for pediatric provider response.
  • Developmental considerations are integrated to tailor support.
  • Prevention strategies are outlined.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric providers require specific guidance to effectively support children after mass shootings.
  • A multi-faceted approach including response and prevention is necessary.
  • Addressing the psychological impact on youth is paramount.

Keywords:
AdolescentCaregiverChildDevelopmentGun violenceMass shootingPediatric medical provider

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