Mass violence

[Coming Soon] Crime Victim Survivors: The Power of the Personal Story - Episode 4: Garnell Whitefield, Jr. & Dion Greene

January 2025

Series

Coming soon! In this podcast, we hear from Garnell Whitefield, Jr. and Dion Greene who discuss their experience following mass violence incidents that resulted in the death of loved ones. Through their experience, both survivors have become outspoken advocates for victims and survivors of mass violence and the underlying issues that we must understand in order to respond in ways that are survivor-centered, culturally competent, and trauma-informed.

12th Virtual National Town Hall: Cultural Considerations in Mass Violence Preparation, Response, Recovery, & Resilience

Event Dates

December 12, 2024, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern

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Online

Event Type

Webinar

11th Virtual National Town Hall: Mass Violence Preparedness, Response, Recovery & Resilience: Recommendations from the Field

Event Dates

September 5, 2024, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern

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Online

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Webinar

Here, There and Everywhere - How Harm Perpetrated in the Home Impacts the Entire Community

Event Dates

July 28, 2024, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Central

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Location

Plano Event Center

Plano, TX

Event Type

Workshop

2024 Virtual Summit: Fundamentals of Mass Violence Preparedness, Response, Recovery, & Resilience

Event Dates

July 17, 2024, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Eastern

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Online

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Conference

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

Event Dates

November 30, 2023, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern

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Online

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Webinar

Remarks by OVC Director Kristina Rose from the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center Grant Announcement

It’s wonderful to be in beautiful Charleston [South Carolina].

I want to thank Dr. Saladin and Dr. Kilpatrick for hosting us today, and for leading an exceptional institution that has done so much to advance our understanding of trauma and victimization.

I want to welcome Mayor Tecklenburg to our gathering – we are so pleased that you are able to join us. Thank you for...

Seventh Virtual National Town Hall - The Road to Recovery for Mass Violence Survivors & Communities #KnowBeforeYouNeedTo

Event Dates

August 24, 2023, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern

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Online

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Webinar

Leave No Victim Behind: Serving Victims of Mass Violence Conference

Event Dates

October 3, 2023 – October 5, 2023

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Location

Texas State University, San Marcos

San Marcos, TX

Event Type

Conference

Here, There, and Everywhere: How Harm Perpetrated in the Home Impacts the Entire Community

Event Dates

November 28, 2023, 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Eastern

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Online

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Webinar

Terrorism and Mass Violence

Highlights of OVC efforts to help organizations appropriately plan for, respond to, and assist victims and communities affected by mass violence during FYs 2021-2022.

Capacity-Building Overview

Learn about OVC efforts to build the victim services field's capacity during Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022.

OVC FY 2023 National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center Pre-Application Webinar

Event Dates

March 10, 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern

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Online

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Webinar

OVC FY 2023 National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center

Closing Date

April 25, 2023

Grants.gov Deadline

April 18, 2023

Application JustGrants Deadline

April 25, 2023

OVC seeks to maintain a Center to identify and develop evidence-based best practices that address the comprehensive needs of victims of mass violence and those who engage with them, with an emphasis on addressing mental- and behavioral-health issues.

Fifth Virtual National Town Hall: Hate-Motivated Mass Violence Crimes: Addressing Victim, Survivor & Community Impact

Event Dates

February 23, 2023, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern

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Online

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Webinar

Resources and Support for the Victims in St. Louis, Missouri

These resources may be able to help victims, their families, and the community, as well as the professionals and leaders that are assisting them during this difficult time.