Dos and Don’ts for Responding to Violence and Tragedy Against Marginalized Communities

When violent or deadly attacks are perpetrated against marginalized communities, such as in the case of the PULSE nightclub shooting, the 2022 Buffalo mass shooting, the death of George Floyd that sparked a wave of national grief and protest, how your organization responds to these tragedies and how you communicate with your employees, external stakeholders and the community at large is vital for ensuring that your employees feel safe, welcome and seen.

With that in mind, here is a checklist of dos and dont’s to help you better navigate these painful, traumatic events and to communicate your organization’s support and commitment to your employees.