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8th Virtual National Town Hall - Helping the Helpers: Addressing Needs of First Responders following Mass Violence Incidents

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Event Dates
Eastern
Location
Online

Join the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center (NMVRC) for a timely discussion on Helping the Helpers: Addressing Needs of First Responders following Mass Violence Incidents

At the conclusion of the National Town Hall, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the personal and professional perspective of a Police Chief who responded to a Mass violence Incident, and lessons learned.
  • Describe the personal perspective of a career-long first responder whose lived experience includes the murder of his mother in a hate-motivated mass violence incident.
  • Identify the scope of immediate-, short- and long-term supportive services to help first responders strengthen their personal resilience in the aftermath of a mass violence incident.
  • Describe the most important skills and strategies needed for first responders.

Date Created: November 15, 2023