Supporting Students and Families After the Oxford Shootings
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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We are saddened and horrified hearing of the news out of Oxford, Michigan yesterday. As of this morning we know that four students were killed and seven individuals were injured, several with serious injuries. NASW-Michigan has reached out to the Oxford schools crisis response team and the Michigan Association of School Social Workers, and will keep social workers updated if any local services or resources are needed. Counseling services are being made available for students and administration immediately, but ongoing support will be critical.
The Chapter extends its condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the shootings, as well as to the staff and administration of Oxford High School.
Please find some resources below on supporting children and parents in the aftermath of a shooting. If you are aware of any local resources or ways to support the community, please add them directly on the
Region 8 Facebook Group
or email dbreijak.naswmi@socialworkers.org
.
Statement from Governor Gretchen Whitmer
"My heart breaks for the students, teachers, staff, and families of Oxford High School. The death of multiple students and the shooting of many others, including a teacher, is horrific. I want to thank the first responders on the ground working hard to keep people safe as law enforcement officials investigate this shooting and get the community the help it needs right now.
“As Michiganders, we have a responsibility to do everything we can to protect each other from gun violence. No one should be afraid to go to school, work, a house of worship, or even their own home. Gun violence is a public health crisis that claims lives every day. We have the tools to reduce gun violence in Michigan. This is a time for us to come together and help our children feel safe at school.
“My heart is with the parents who had their children taken from them today and with the entire community in Oxford."
Resources from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network for children and parents (all can be found at
https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/terrorism-and-violence/school-shooting-resources
):
Other Resources and News:
Coping Skills to Practice on your Own:
Community Resources:
Jewish Family Service: Offering free consultations for students, teens, or parents impacted by the events this week.
Sign up Here: Call the Resource Center at 248-592-2313 to schedule your consultation.
BBYO Social Work Office Hours: Process your Feelings with Sari
When: Monday, December 6 at 4pm
Where: Zoom - https://bbyo-org.zoom.us/j/97326530951
Temple Israel: Teen Listening Session
When: Monday, December 6 at 5pm
Where: Temple Israel, Herman Hall, 5725 Walnut Lake Rd. West Bloomfield
Rabbi Jen and Rachel are offering teens the chance to come together in a safe and facilitated space to process this week’s violent events in our community.
We Need to Talk: Emotional Trauma’s Impact on our Brain and Body
When: Tuesday, December 14 from 7:00-8:30pm online
Register Here: https://jlive.app/events/1275
Now in month 20 of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been struggling with losses, pain and grief. How does an extended period of trauma impact our bodies and our brains? We don't think as clearly, we are more emotional, we struggle to make decisions. Join Dr. Betsy Stone to discuss the impact of trauma on our children and ourselves. Intended to be educational and open, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with the speaker and ask questions throughout. You’ll gain an understanding of resilience, post-traumatic growth, and how to support youth who have experienced emotional trauma.
Coming Together in Crisis: Recorded Conversation by Jewish Family Service
Watch Here: https://vimeo.com/653004837
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