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Medicine's Stephen Sroka shares how to talk to children after a school shooting

Media | February 25, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

School shooting conversation tips—how to talk to children after tragedy

cleveland.com: Stephen Sroka, adjunct professor at the School of Medicine, shared tips about how to talk to children about school shootings following a mass shooting: monitor news, maintain routines, assure safety, control emotions, model good behavior, offer age-appropriate advice and speak with hope and honesty. Consistent messaging across home, school, and community helps children process trauma, he added. 

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