As an association dedicated to protecting the health of children everywhere, we are deeply saddened by the senseless act of violence that took so many innocent lives and affected so many more.

Press Releases:

AACAP Applauds President Obama on Gun Control Proposals

AACAP Meets with Vice President Biden's Gun Violence Taskforce

In hopes of helping families cope with such tragic events AACAP created the following resources:

• Children and Firearms
• Children and Grief
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Understanding Violent Behavior in Children and Adolescents
• Disaster and Trauma Resource Center
• Tips for Talking to Children about the Connecticut School Shooting
• Caring for Kids After a School Shooting
• Restoring a Sense of Safety in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting: Tips for Parents and Professionals
• Disaster Distress Helpline