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

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The virtual summit held on July 17, 2024, was a groundbreaking event focused on preparing for, responding to, and recovering from mass violence incidents. Featuring personal survivor stories, insights from leaders, and practical advice, the summit aimed to help create survivor-centered plans addressing mental health needs. Targeting crime survivors, victim services, law enforcement, and community leaders, the summit emphasized collaboration for effective preparedness. Sponsored by the National Mass Violence Center and the National Center for Victims of Crime, with support from the U.S. Department of Justice, this event was hosted by the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

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Focus Area: Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Behavioral Symptoms; Community Participation; Crisis Intervention; Disaster Planning; Interprofessional Relations; Mental Health Services; Violence; Survivors; Crime Victims; Resilience, Psychological; Mass Casualty Incidents; Emergency Responders

Institutions: National Center for Victims of Crime; National Mass Violence Center (NMVC); University of Pittsburgh; U.S. Department of Justice

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