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Victims of terrorism

National Mass Violence Center: Virtual Resiliency Center

The Center provides resources to help individuals and communities recover from incidents of mass violence. Find resources on victim and social services, social connection and empowerment, health and wellness, and managing grief and trauma. The Center can also coordinate with local officials after an incident to create a community-specific resource page.

September 2024 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Preparedness Month, the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, National Campus Safety Awareness Month, and the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.

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.

Antiterrorism Emergency Reserve

Learn how the Reserve provided funding for immediate and direct services for victims of terrorism and criminal mass violence during FYs 2021-2022.

OVC FY 2023 National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center

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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.

September 2022 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Preparedness Month, the 21st Anniversary of 9/11, National Campus Safety Awareness Month, and National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.

Improving Community Preparedness to Assist Victims of Mass Violence or Domestic Terrorism: Training and Technical Assistance Program

This OVC-funded project provides training, technical assistance, and support to help communities augment their existing emergency response plans to ensure they effectively include immediate and long-term protocols and strategies to support victims of mass violence and domestic terrorism. Organizations can apply for no-cost assistance, watch on-demand trainings, and view resources on topics such as family/friends assistance center planning and donation management protocol.

September 2021 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Preparedness Month, the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, National Campus Safety Awareness Month, and National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.

U.S. Department of State: Office of Overseas Citizens Services

The Office of Overseas Citizens Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State, assists American citizens who become victims of crime while traveling, working, or residing abroad. Victims of a terrorist attack occurring outside the United States who is in need of emergency assistance, or with a family member, can call the Office of Overseas Citizens Services at 888–407–4747, from the United States or Canada...