Terrorism & War Resource Library

AACAP's Terrorism & War Resource Library offers a curated collection of materials designed to help parents, caregivers, and professionals support children and adolescents in understanding and coping with the effects of terrorism, war, and related traumatic events. This resource library brings together expert guidance, practical tips, and trusted links—from strategies for talking to children about conflict to tools that promote emotional resilience—so that families can navigate distressing news and experiences with confidence and care.

AACAP Resources

• AACAP Disaster Resource Center
• AACAP Facts for Families, "Terrorism & War – How to Talk to Children”
• AACAP Facts for Families, “News & Children”
• AACAP Facts for Families, "Disaster: Helping Children Cope"
• AACAP Military Families Resource Center
• Talking to Children about the War in Ukraine: 15 Tips for Parents

  Resources for Parents

• Talking to Children About War (NCTSN) · Refugee Trauma - NCTSN
• Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event - NCTSN
• Traumatic Separation and Refugee and Immigrant Children: Tips for Current Caregivers - NCTSN
• Understanding Refugee Trauma: For School Personnel, For Mental Health Professionals, and For Primary Care Providers - NCTSN
• Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for Parents - NCTSN
• Helping Children Cope with Traumatic Events - Child Mind Institute
• The International Networking Group on Peace Building with Young Children
• The Early Childhood Peace Consortium