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Sometimes a bad person tries to hurt people with dangerous weapons Sometimes a bad person tries to hurt people with dangerous weapons. You may hear about this after it happens. You may not know how to think or feel.

It’s scary to hear about and see pictures of it on TV It’s scary to hear about and see pictures of it on TV. You may feel nervous, sad or unsafe. It’s OK to feel like this.

It’s OK to talk about it. Tell someone you trust if you feel unsafe It’s OK to talk about it. Tell someone you trust if you feel unsafe. They can help you understand your feelings.

People who can help when you feel unsafe: Insert your own photo. Insert your own photo. Insert your own photo.

Turn off the TV and don’t look at the pictures in the news Turn off the TV and don’t look at the pictures in the news. Instead do things that make you feel calm, happy and safe, like reading or coloring.

When bad things like this happen, heroes like police, firefighters and doctors, help keep you and other people safe.

Things to try: It’s OK to feel scared, nervous or unsafe. Tell your parents or someone you trust how you feel. Don’t look at pictures of what happened. Do things that make you happy. Think about the heroes who help people.