Teachers can offer a safe space for students to talk about the war in Ukraine and help them take action
- Written by Jen Couch, Senior Lecturer – Youth Work and International Development, Australian Catholic University
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is dominating our screens and conversations. Children and young people are constantly being exposed to images and information about the devastation there.
This kind of exposure can lead to heightened stress and anxiety in both adults and young people. In such times, a classroom can provide a safe space for...

















