This web training series highlights the importance of communities, states, and regions planning a response to incidents of mass violence and terrorism using the OVC resource Helping Victims of Mass Violence & Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery, and Resources Toolkit (OVC's Mass Violence Toolkit). Planning is a critical component that will allow the community to respond appropriately and effectively to a mass violence incident. We highly recommend viewing the recordings in the order listed below as each will build on and reinforce different areas of the Mass Violence Toolkit.
Developing a Co-Response to a Mass Violence Incident During a Community Crisis
Date: September 16, 2020Length: 1.25 hours
Summary:
What does a community do when one day they experience a mass shooting and the next day the same community is hit with a devastating tornado? Preparing a comprehensive response to incidents of mass violence or terrorism includes planning for the possibility that an incident could occur when another community crisis is taking place, such as a natural disaster or health response. While all communities have natural disaster response plans and some are prepared for incidents of mass violence and terrorism, we seldom consider that a co-response (responding to two incidents at the same time) may be necessary. This session discusses some of the points of consideration when creating a co-response plan, including suggestions and challenges.
Materials:
- Listen/View Webinar
- View PowerPoint (PDF 591 KB)