There are many people converging on VA to assist with the counseling of victims families. You probably won't hear much about them. Please support in whichever way best suits you. Those who are aligned with a religious organization will most likely be already aware of what your faith is doing.
Others can check out the usual aid groups.
Here's a few that I know about who are now there:
- The Rev. Robert Barnes of Santa Fe, N.M. a retired police chaplain with extensive training and experience in responding to school shootings. He was the lead on behalf of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance at the shooting in Columbine, CO.
- The Rev. James Kirk, Associate Pastor, The Moorings Presbyterian Church, Naples, FL. Jim also has extensive training and experience in responding to school shootings and similar events.
- Anne Van Allen from Annapolis, MD, a retired school counselor with more than 30 years of school related mental health experience.
What a horrible commentary that there are people with extensive experience in responding to school shootings.
