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Ten Things Parents Can Do To Stop Violence

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These tips are from Violence, Kids, Crisis: What You Can Do.

• Talk to Your Children

• Set Clear Rules and Limits for Your Children

• Know the Warning Signs

• Don't Be Afraid to Parent; Know When to Intervene

• Stay Involved in Your Child's School

• Join Your PTA or a Violence Prevention Coalition

• Help to Organize a Community Violence Prevention Forum

• Help Develop A School Violence Prevention and Response Plan

• Know How to Deal With the Media in a Crisis

• Work to Influence Lawmakers and Decision Makers