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APS Continues Proactive Response to Movie Theater Tragedy
- Disaster Recovery Plan
Disaster Recovery Plan
Aurora Public Schools has a five-phase plan for proactively addressing this tragedy with our students, staff and community. Read more.
Key Messages
Our schools are safe.
We have a plan.
Our students, families and staff are not alone.
We care.
- Resource Fairs
Community Resource Fairs on April 25 & May 9 a Great Success
Aurora Public Schools recently hosted community health and wellness workshops for parents and students.
Families and community members joined us for special workshops to access resources to support student and family success.
The resource fairs took place at Gateway High School and Jewell Elementary School.
Thanks to all those who helped make these events a success!
- Were You There on July 20?
Reach out for helpIf you or someone in your family was either at the Century 16 Theater Complex or evacuated from the Paris Street apartments on July 20, you may be eligible for additional assistance and services to help you following this incident.
Contact the Crime Victim Compensation Program (18th Judicial District) at 720-874-8620 with questions or to request a CVC application, or visit www.da18.org
Contact Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA) at 800-261-2682 to speak with a victim advocate or visit www.coloradocrimevictims.org.
- What is Traumatic Stress?
Learn and Start the Healing ProcessAfter traumatic events like the Aurora Theater shooting, it is common to experience stressful side effects that can impact our lives. Anxiety, flashbacks, moodiness, emotional numbness and difficulty concentrating are all common signs of stress following a difficult event.
If you or anyone you know is currently dealing with stress, please contact Aurora Mental Health at 303-617-2300 24 hours a day, seven days a week or visit www.aumhc.org.
- Trauma Support Group
Aurora Mental Health Center Offers Trauma Support Group
Aurora Mental Health Center is offering a trauma-focused support group for middle and high school students who were presentat the Century 16 theater complex on 7/20/12. The purpose of this group is to give teens an opportunity to talk with others who were in the theater and learn ways to manage trauma symptoms. Date & Time: Wednesdays from 5-6 pm
Location: 14301 East Hampden Ave. Aurora, COFor more information contact Erin Staniszeski, LCSW at 303-617-2644 or visit auhmc.org.
The Aurora community has been changed by the tragic shooting that happened inside a local movie theater. Our hearts go out to those impacted and to our entire community.
News of a tragedy of this nature can be upsetting. Aurora Public Schools continues to reach out to victims, their families and friends, and the entire Aurora community.
This Disaster Recovery and Resources website provides access to information that may be helpful for you during this tragedy.
If you are an APS staff member, please contact your principal or immediate supervisor or department head. We have access to resources for mental health, victim advocates, counselors and Red Cross that can be sent to you as an individual or to your organization.
- View the APS Disaster Recovery Plan.
- View important crisis & counseling support phone numbers and hotlines.
- View crisis resources for families.
- View crisis resources for staff.
- View resources for dealing with trauma.
- View the latest Disaster Recovery news.
Community Resource Fairs on April 25 & May 9 Were a Great Success
Aurora Public Schools recently hosted community health and wellness workshops for parents and students.
Families and community members joined us for special workshops to access resources to support student and family success.
The resource fairs took place at Gateway High School and Jewell Elementary School.
Thanks to all those who helped make these events a success!
Our Hearts Go Out to Those Impacted by the Tragedy in Connecticut
You may have heard about the school shooting that occurred on Dec. 14, in Newtown, Connecticut. Our hearts go out to those affected by this horrific event.
I want to emphasize that our schools are safe, students and families are not alone, and our staff members care.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Addresses Movie Theater Tragedy
Please visit the U.S. Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools website at rems.ed.gov.
View Other APS Safety Resources
- Visit the APS Safety website.
- Visit the APS Security website.
- Visit the APS Incident Response Team website.
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