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*Prevention Connection: New Prevention Resources, Grantee Success Stories, and Featured Event for the K-12 Education Community* "09/10/2024"



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Welcome to the "Prevention Connection", a newsletter highlighting activities, resources, and information from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3). 

Please note, inclusion of articles, research, and references to non-DHS organizations are for informational purposes only and does not constitute an official endorsement by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or Federal Government.  External links do not imply a relationship with, affiliation with, sponsorship of, or endorsement by the Department, nor do they imply that editorial content has been authored by or represents the views or opinions of the Department, or to promote any commercial product or service, or in any other way that violates applicable law. 






A Letter from Leadership

The Homeland Security Act of 2002, drafted in the aftermath of the attacks of September 11, 2001, provides that the primary mission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) includes to “prevent terrorist attacks within the United States.” Like many of my colleagues at CP3, the terrible events of 9/11 ultimately brought me to terrorism prevention work in the office that largely inherited this solemn mission. This month, we in CP3 honor the lives lost and those who survived. 

The tragic event in Winder, GA, serves as a painful reminder that terrorism is not the only form of targeted violence plaguing the country, and that our approach to targeted violence prevention must work to decrease the likelihood of grievance-based violence and hate-fueled violence as well. Some of our younger colleagues at CP3 have been inspired to serve for this very reason, and so we are proud to host CISA’s School Safety Task Force to lead a conversation at our upcoming virtual Prevention Forum on 16 Sept. (details below), and to observe United Against Hate Week, Sept. 21 to 27.

DHS created CP3 [ https://www.dhs.gov/medialibrary/assets/videos/53765 ] to lead the Department’s efforts on targeted violence and terrorism prevention (TVTP). We recently published our “Approach to Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention, [ https://www.dhs.gov/publication/cp3s-approach-prevention ]” to communicate our rationale for "how" CP3 strengthens our country’s ability to prevent targeted violence and terrorism nationwide through funding, education, training, evidence-based resources, increased public awareness, and strategic partnerships across every level of government, the private sector, and in local communities. Recently, I shared my personal thoughts and a description of CP3’s approach to prevention in an interview with the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point. I hope you'll take time to read the full interview [ https://ctc.westpoint.edu/a-view-from-the-ct-foxhole-william-braniff-director-center-for-prevention-programs-and-partnerships-u-s-department-of-homeland-security/ ] in the "CTC Sentinel".   

It is partnerships with prevention providers that give us confidence and convince me it is time to turn our resources and energy toward prevention, not just responding to violent actors who have decided to commit such acts. Who are TVTP providers? Prevention providers include people already doing violence prevention work in their communities, including skilled professionals who directly or indirectly work to prevent suicide, violence against children, and intimate partner violence. They include individuals who help people develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to achieve safe, healthy, and empowered communities where violence is not an attractive way to advance an ideology, express a bias, or address a grievance.

PPF [ https://www.dhs.gov/partnerships-and-engagement ]

One way CP3 works to enhance the national capacity for TVTP is to provide financial resources and technical assistance to grow the size and skill of the prevention provider community of practice. Just since June, CP3 has conducted more than 794 engagements with prevention providers, provided more than 20 trainings, and engaged with nearly 1,800 attendees in our virtual Prevention Forums [ https://www.dhs.gov/prevention-forums ]. Additionally, site visits to the Prevention Resource Finder [ https://www.dhs.gov/prevention ] increased by more than 100% from June, due in part to our marketing efforts at national conferences. In a few weeks, we will announce grant awards totaling $18 million, under the TVTP Grant Program for fiscal year 2024.  

Like other forms of violence, targeted violence and terrorism are preventable, but only if we take action. I would encourage all violence prevention providers to join in the TVTP community of practice [ https://www.dhs.gov/partnerships-and-engagement ]. This is so important to consider as we enter the back-to-school season. The touchpoints that our nation’s prevention providers have with youth and young adults are critical to TVTP. Taking time to learn and understand the role you play is key, and I strongly encourage all prevention providers to attend our upcoming Prevention Forum [ https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/97d03182-bfa8-4a4c-ba55-41ba419bd5f6@3ccde76c-946d-4a12-bb7a-fc9d0842354a ] Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. 

In this issue of "Prevention Connection", I invite you to learn more about CP3’s approach to international TVTP; the college and high school student winners of our experiential learning program, Invent2Prevent; and two of our TVTP grantees, Global Peace Foundation and the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL). Also, make sure you check out our three new Prevention Resources [ https://www.dhs.gov/cp3-resource-center ]: 


* Enhancing BTAM Capabilities Through a Public-Health Informed Approach [ https://www.dhs.gov/publication/enhancing-behavioral-threat-assessment-and-case-management-capabilities ]
* Exploring the Use of Three Digit Call Lines [ https://www.dhs.gov/publication/exploring-use-three-digit-call-lines-prevention-resource ]
* State TVTP Strategy Development + State Strategy Overview [ https://www.dhs.gov/publication/state-tvtp-strategy-development-cp3-prevention-resource ] 

Please let me know how the resources help you in your efforts to prevent violence. You can always reach me by emailing CP3@hq.dhs.gov. 

Thank you for your continued engagement and partnership; it is essential if we are to prevent the next act of targeted violence.  

bill-braniff




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Table of Contents

* What's New? [ #link_3 ]
* Grantee Spotlights [ #link_4 ]
* CP3 International Engagement [ #link_5 ]
* From the Field [ #link_1 ]
* Recently Published Research [ #link_6 ]
* Tools and Resources [ #link_9 ]
* CP3 On the Move [ #link_7 ]
* Featured Event: Creating a Culture of Violence Prevention in K-12 Schools [ #link_8 ]

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What's New?

The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships’ Approach to Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention

As targeted violence and terrorism threats have evolved, so has our approach to mitigate such threats. The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) invites you to learn more about our strategy by reading our newly published resource “The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships’ Approach to Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention [ https://www.dhs.gov/publication/cp3s-approach-prevention ]”. This document provides an overview of the current targeted violence and terrorism threat landscape, the application and benefits of a public health-informed approach to prevention, and a summary of CP3’s strategy guiding its program priorities and investments. 

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Click the button below to read more about CP3's public health-informed approach to TVTP.

*Learn More* [ https://www.dhs.gov/publication/cp3s-approach-prevention ]


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Director Braniff Talks TVTP in the CTC Sentinel 

Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) Director Bill Braniff recently sat down with the Combating Terrorism Center (CTC) to discuss CP3's approach to targeted violence and terrorism prevention (TVTP). He delved deep into the CP3 mission, illustrating how each initiative builds and strengthens national capacity in violence prevention. Director Braniff highlighted the benefits of a public health-informed approach to TVTP. He shared how CP3 leverages research and strategic partnerships to improve and expand evidence-based prevention programs, collaborating with law enforcement, trauma-informed counselors, public health officials, mental health professionals, and more.

"We're working to normalize targeted violence prevention," Director Braniff said. "And that will go a long way to reducing the level of violence in the United States."

Read the full interview in the CTC Sentinel - Combating Terrorism Center at West Point [ https://ctc.westpoint.edu/a-view-from-the-ct-foxhole-william-braniff-director-center-for-prevention-programs-and-partnerships-u-s-department-of-homeland-security/ ]. 

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Invent2Prevent Student Teams Secure More Than $2.6 Million in Grants to Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism 

Invent2Prevent (I2P), sponsored by the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3), empowers high school and university students to design and implement initiatives that increase the safety and resilience of their local communities. All I2P university finalists can apply for the DHS CP3 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant to bolster their projects’ impacts. As students return to school, we would like to highlight the inspiring grant-winning teams. Since the program’s inception in 2021, I2P teams have secured more than $2.6 million in funding to support and sustain their community-based programs. 

*Learn More* [ https://www.dhs.gov/news/2024/09/05/i2p-teams-secure-violence-prevention-grants ]


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Grantee Spotlights

Global Peace Foundation Hosts Youth Leadership Development and Knowledge Exchange  

Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant recipient Global Peace Foundation (GPF) hosted a Youth Leadership Development and Knowledge Exchange event earlier this month, both in person in Marriottsville, Md., and virtually. This three-day event was designed for adults ages 18-30, community members, and youth-serving professionals from various organizations, agencies, and faith communities to enhance and facilitate resilience building and community strengthening. 

*Read Full Grantee Spotlight* [ https://www.dhs.gov/news/2024/09/05/grantee-spotlight-global-peace-foundation ]


PERIL at American University: Transforming Ideas into Action Against Violent Extremism 

Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program recipient Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab (PERIL) at American University used its funding to develop short-form video strategies aimed at preventing violent extremism. PERIL’s innovative approach took shape through the Violent Extremism Education and Resilience (VEER) program. This initiative, inspired by community needs, focuses on empowering local leaders and practitioners with skills to create impactful video content that fosters resilience and counters extremist narratives. 

*Read Full Grantee Spotlight* [ https://www.dhs.gov/news/2024/09/05/grantee-spotlight-peril ]


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CP3 International Engagement

CP3 Strengthens Domestic Prevention Through International Engagements 

In today’s global environment, no act of targeted violence or terrorism is solely a domestic concern. The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) collaborates with experts around the world to share promising practices, learn from new research, and strengthen a global culture of targeted violence and terrorism prevention. CP3’s Strategic Engagement and Policy Implementation office operates on the principle that international partnerships can help prevention providers draw on the best evidence available and ensure a stronger future. In addition to learning from international partners, CP3 staff share expertise and resources to empower practitioners around the world.

*Click Here to Read More* [ https://www.dhs.gov/news/2024/09/05/cp3s-international-engagements ]


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From the Field

Workplace Violence Prevention at U.S. Veterans Affairs Medical Center, North Las Vegas, Nev. 

Over the summer, Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships’ (CP3’s) Las Vegas Regional Prevention Coordinator and West Region Associate Director visited the North Las Vegas Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center to learn about its workplace violence prevention program and discuss opportunities for collaboration. The CP3 team met with Workplace Violence Prevention Program Manager Dr. Meredith Avedon and Deputy Program Manager Felicia Douville, LCSW.

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*Read Full Story Here* [ https://www.dhs.gov/news/2024/09/05/violence-prevention-veterans-medical-center ]


CP3 Partners on Regional Targeted Violence Prevention Symposium in New York

On April 18-19, the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) supported the Northeast Regional Targeted Violence Prevention Symposium, a multi-day event that brought together state partners and prevention providers across the region to discuss targeted violence prevention. The intent was to build a sustainable regional network to share best practices. 

The event was led by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) and inspired by a similar event CP3 led with the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in March 2023. The 2023 event brought state and local leaders from New York and New Jersey together to discuss state and local strategies for preventing targeted violence. 

The Symposium convened representatives from eight northeastern states, as well as experts from other parts of the country. Participants discussed challenges and opportunities within their violence prevention work. Topics included behavioral threat assessment and management, legal considerations in implementing prevention strategies, criminal justice and the public health approaches to prevention, referral pathways and bystander training, evaluation and metrics in targeted violence prevention, and strengthening communities through primary prevention. 

CP3 looks forward to a continued partnership and collaboration in supporting more regional targeted violence prevention events in the future. 

New York City Public Schools Hosts Local Invent2Prevent Competition 

On May 29, in partnership with the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) and EdVenture Partners, the New York City Public Schools Office of Safety and Youth Development, the Restorative Justice Team hosted the first-ever local Invent2Prevent competition.

This event was envisioned to raise awareness about and encourage greater participation across New York City Schools in Invent2Prevent, a U.S. Department of Homeland Security CP3 sponsored program that empowers students to create and implement campaigns aimed at preventing targeted violence and terrorism. Through this project based experiential learning opportunity, students gain valuable skills and insights into effective prevention strategies, contributing to safer, more resilient communities. 

In total, 20 students from five schools, representing each borough, who all participated in the Spring 2024 I2P semester, formally presented their team projects to a panel of judges just like the national competition format. 

Each project outlined practical approaches to address harmful content on-line, bullying, mental health, and create stronger connections to their community. Students also worked with local organizations to develop and implement their projects. 

Central Park East High School won first place for their Salaam Sessions Podcast; Celia Cruz High School of Music earned second place for their Teen Mind Allies project combatting social isolation; and Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women won third place for their NYPD Engagement project, Bridging the Gap. 

CP3 and NTER Uniting to Prevent Targeted Violence 

The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) conducted a National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) bystander awareness training for 28 diverse Uniters in Waukesha, organized by Urban Rural Action. The group included members of various ages, races, religions, and political views from Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth, and Waukesha counties. The training focused on community roles in preventing targeted violence. Held near the site of the 2021 Christmas parade tragedy, the event highlighted the community's resilience and dedication to violence prevention. 

Building Partnerships with the Public Sector 

On June 4, the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) presented at the Detroit Corporate Security Symposium (CSS). Attendees included personnel from the private sector, state and local governments, as well as individuals supporting the homeland security mission. The Detroit CSS featured speakers from the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, other U.S. government entities, state and local agencies, and the private sector, addressing a wide range of homeland security topics. CP3 promoted secondary prevention by outlining the importance of incorporating behavioral threat assessment and management into the workplace to prevent future incidents of workplace violence. 

 

*Read More From the Field* [ https://www.dhs.gov/cp3-updates ]


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Recently Published Research

The National Institute of Justice’s most recent issue of the NIJ Journal [ https://nij.ojp.gov/nij-journal/nij-journal-issue-285-domestic-radicalization-violent-extremism-and-terrorism ] includes several articles on domestic radicalization, violent extremism, and terrorism. Highlights include articles discussing the role of trauma and mental health [ https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/roles-trauma-and-mental-health-preventing-domestic-radicalization-and-violent ] in prevention, practitioner perspectives on tertiary prevention [ https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/research-and-practitioner-perspectives-rehabilitation-and-reintegration-violent ], and evaluations assessing the effectiveness of prevention programs [ https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/assessing-effectiveness-programs-prevent-and-counter-violent-extremism ]. 

NIJ also recently published several papers that synthesize NIJ-funded research on the role of social networks [ https://nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/role-social-networks-facilitating-and-preventing-domestic-radicalization-what ] in radicalization and prevention, prevention program evaluation [ https://nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/evaluating-and-assessing-terrorism-prevention-programs-what-research-sponsored ], the role of the internet and social media [ https://nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/role-internet-and-social-media-radicalization-what-research-sponsored-national ] on radicalization, and research on individuals who engage in [ https://nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/comparing-individuals-who-engage-violent-extremism-and-similar-acts-what ] violent extremism, mass shootings, and bias crimes.

The National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE) published a guide for families [ https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1071&context=ncitereportsresearch ] on how to recognize and find help for family members at risk of engaging in violent extremism. The guide provides an overview of risk and protective factors and information on how to report concerning behavior.

The Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center (HSOAC), operated by the RAND Corporation, conducted a landscape assessment on the threat to soft targets and crowded places [ https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA2260-1.html??cutoff=true&utm_source=AdaptiveMailer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=701QK000007fLAzYAM&utm_term=00vQK000005k8z4YAA&org=1674&lvl=100&ite=285176&lea=2995573&ctr=0&par=1&trk=a0wQK000002axoPYAQ ], highlighting several research and investment priorities for improving security, including a recommendation to focus on prevention as both efficient and effective.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in collaboration with the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center at Texas State University, published a report analyzing active shooter incidents in 2023 [ https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/2023-active-shooter-report-062124.pdf/view ]. 

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Tools and Resources

* Enhancing BTAM Capabilities Through a Public Health-Informed Approach [ https://www.dhs.gov/publication/enhancing-behavioral-threat-assessment-and-case-management-capabilities ]  - This Prevention Resource outlines how behavioral threat assessment and case management models may benefit by adopting a public health-informed approach to targeted violence and terrorism prevention. 

* Exploring the Use of Three-Digit Call Lines [ https://www.dhs.gov/publication/exploring-use-three-digit-call-lines-prevention-resource ] - This report provides an overview of current research and programming efforts to integrate targeted violence and terrorism prevention information and practice into three-digit call lines, such as 211 and 311 assistance and information telephone numbers, as well as 911 and 988 emergency and crisis support lines. 

* State TVTP Strategy Development + State Strategy Overview [ https://www.dhs.gov/publication/state-tvtp-strategy-development-cp3-prevention-resource ] - This evidence-based guide was created to assist states in developing state-level targeted violence and terrorism prevention strategies to safeguard each state from potential risks and threats of violence. 

* Community Violence Prevention Resource for Action: A Compilation of the Best Available Evidence for Youth and Young Adults [ https://t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h8f34caa7,1ba17987,1cb8dc1a&e=QUNTVHJhY2tpbmdJRD1VU0NEQ18xMTA0LURNMTI1OTgxJkFDU1RyYWNraW5nTGFiZWw9Q0RDJTIwcmVsZWFzZXMlMjB0aGUlMjBuZXclMjBDb21tdW5pdHklMjBWaW9sZW5jZSUyMFByZXZlbnRpb24lMjBSZXNvdXJjZSUyMGZvciUyMEFjdGlvbiUyMA&s=JTRAE-Q7tqTDZ1rckSg7rJYWw3bMRZe1lUrmFrBvAj4 ] - The Center for Disease Control’s Division of Violence Prevention released this resource help communities and states focus on strategies with the greatest potential to prevent violence and promote health and safety. 

* Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management: An Investment in the Future of Targeted Violence Prevention & Public Safety [ https://www.dhs.gov/publication/behavioral-threat-assessment-and-management-investment-future-targeted-violence ] - NTER created this resource to assist organizations in implementing a best practice approach to preventing targeted violence.

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Foundations of Targeted Violence Prevention eLearning [ https://www.dhs.gov/foundations-targeted-violence-prevention ] - NTER Program Office national *bystander awareness training* is meant to educate the public on threatening or potentially concerning behaviors and where to report them, providing an opportunity for intervention to prevent targeted violence from occurring.


* State of Science Review [ https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1083&context=ncitereportsresearch ] - DHS S&T and research partners at NCITE finalized this resource that examines the current state and promising practices of threat assessment and threat management programs. 

For more community support resources, evidence-based research, grant opportunities, information sharing, and training resources, visit the Prevention Resource Finder [ http://dhs.gov/prevention ], your one-stop shop for federal resources to prevent targeted violence and terrorism. 

*"A Note from the Interagency Editorial Board on the Prevention Resource Finder"*

On August 29, CP3 chaired the first-ever meeting of the interagency Editorial Board that governs the Prevention Resource Finder [ https://www.dhs.gov/prevention ] (PRF). The PRF is a government website for government produced and government funded community resources, training and funding opportunities, and evidence-based resources. In July, 16 resources were added to the PRF. The interagency will continue to add more resources every other month. Check out the latest resources. [ https://www.dhs.gov/prevention ]

*Find More Prevention Resources Here* [ https://www.dhs.gov/prevention ]


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CP3 On the Move

Over the summer, the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) team traveled to several events: 

* National Association of School Resource Officers 2024 National School Safety Conference* * 
Phoenix, Arizona


* National Association of County & City Health Officials NACCHO360 
Detroit, Michigan


* American Psychological Association 2024 Conference 
Seattle, Washington


* Association of Threat Assessment Professionals 2024 Threat Management Conference 
Anaheim, California 


* Safe States 2024 Annual Injury & Violence Prevention Conference 
Portland, Oregon 
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*This fall, our booth will be making stops at the upcoming events:* 

* 2024 Annual National HBCU Week Conference
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  


* International Association of Emergency Management Annual Conference  
Colorado Springs, Colorado   

* American Public Health Association 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo
Minneapolis, Minnesota 

Make sure to visit our team if you will be in attendance — we would love to talk with you about targeted violence and terrorism prevention! 





Featured Event: Creating a Culture of Violence Prevention in K-12 Schools
PF2 [ https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/97d03182-bfa8-4a4c-ba55-41ba419bd5f6@3ccde76c-946d-4a12-bb7a-fc9d0842354a ]

The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) is hosting our September Prevention Forum on Creating a Culture of Violence Prevention in K-12 Schools [ https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/97d03182-bfa8-4a4c-ba55-41ba419bd5f6@3ccde76c-946d-4a12-bb7a-fc9d0842354a ], along with CISA's School Safety Task Force. If you are involved in the K-12 community, please join us on September 16th to hear from expert panelists on how they work to cultivate positive, safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments. We will also discuss strategies to implement and enhance bystander reporting programs plus resources available to K-12 communities. The forum will emphasize the role of community wellness in targeted violence prevention. Please register here [ https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/97d03182-bfa8-4a4c-ba55-41ba419bd5f6@3ccde76c-946d-4a12-bb7a-fc9d0842354a ] and share with your networks!

*Register Here* [ https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/97d03182-bfa8-4a4c-ba55-41ba419bd5f6@3ccde76c-946d-4a12-bb7a-fc9d0842354a ]






Until Next Time

For more information on CP3 programs and initiatives, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/cp3 [ http://www.dhs.gov/cp3 ]
Visit the Prevention Resource Finder [ https://www.dhs.gov/prevention ] for information to help prepare for and prevent targeted violence and terrorism.

To learn about the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program, contact TerrorismPrevention@hq.dhs.gov 

"CP3 prioritizes privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties within DHS legal authorities and policy. CP3 works to ensure that its programs include fundamental constitutional and legal protections. CP3 does not engage in widespread data collection or activities like law enforcement investigations or intelligence gathering. CP3 does not engage in censorship or encourage or facilitate any censorship. Government censorship of viewpoints not only infringes on individuals’ constitutional rights, but it is also an ineffective tactic to prevent targeted violence and terrorism. "







*There’s Still Time to Register: 2024 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security* "09/10/2024"



2024 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security

It’s not too late to register for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) 2024 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security [ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-national-summit-on-k-12-school-safety-and-security-tickets-920310703087?aff=oddtdtcreator ] on *September 25 and 26. *This free, virtual event will feature more than 35 school safety experts and practitioners who will share resources, strategies and best practices for enhancing safe and supportive learning environments. Through the Summit, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of critical school safety issues and how to address them in their own schools and communities. Participants will also hear keynote remarks from: 


* *Alejandro Mayorkas*, "Secretary", U.S. Department of Homeland Security
* *Jen Easterly*, "Director", Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
* *Dr. David Mussington*, "Executive Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security, "Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

*Register Here* [ https://2024cisaschoolsummit.eventbrite.com/ ]


The two-day Summit will be held via Microsoft Teams Live from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT on September 25 and 26. Sessions will include a mix of expert overviews, resource spotlights and panel discussions on the issues of violence prevention, emergency planning, youth online safety, student mental wellness, K-12 cybersecurity and student interventions and support. A full agenda and additional details can be found at cisa.gov/news-events/events/2024-national-summit-k-12-school-safety-and-security [ https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/events/2024-national-summit-k-12-school-safety-and-security ]. *Registration will close on the morning of September 25.*

For additional information, please contact the CISA School Safety Task Force at SchoolSafety@hq.dhs.gov. If you have difficulty understanding English or have a disability, free language assistance or other aids and services are available upon request. If you require a reasonable modification to fully participate in this event, please contact SchoolSafety@hq.dhs.gov and CISA.PACT_CRCL@mail.cisa.dhs.gov as soon as possible.

"If you have already registered for the 2024 Summit, you do not need to register again. Additional details will be provided to all registrants ahead of the event."

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*The monthly Newsletter of the Center for Countering Human Trafficking*

September 2024










At the Center

CCHT Tackles Labor Trafficking with Harriet Tubman Fellows

In late July, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) hosted the inaugural class of the Harriet Tubman Fellowship for Labor Trafficking Survivors [ https://bit.ly/47mCiVO ] to discuss the Center’s efforts in combating human trafficking and ideas for future collaboration.

The Fellowship was created to empower individuals who have experienced human trafficking by equipping them with the skills to pursue leadership roles in the non-profit, private, and public sectors. 

The seven fellows, led by the founding director of the program, Evelyn Chumbow, shared their experiences, challenges, and plans to help other people victimized by human trafficking crimes. Fellows emphasized the need for expanded financial and psychological services after being released from their abusers.

Chumbow herself survived labor trafficking. When she was nine years old, she arrived in the United States from Cameroon and was forced into domestic servitude where she was abused until she was 18 years old. She was denied an education and opportunities that would have helped her create a stable life. Before she launched the Fellowship, she reflected on the idea of freedom. She concluded that true freedom must include financial stability.

To that end, Harriet Tubman Fellows receive tuition support of up to $10,000 annually for short-term certificate training programs and a $500-a-month stipend for the two-year program. "It was an honor to host the inaugural class of the Harriet Tubman Fellowship,” said CCHT’s acting Unit Chief for Strategic Communications Brandi Bynum. “Providing a powerful platform for dialogue is the first step in curating a meaningful partnership. It’s truly remarkable when labor trafficking survivor-leaders are not only heard but also given a seat at the table to discuss critical issues."











Blue Campaign Corner

Anti-Human Trafficking Resources for Higher Education Institutions

College Student Leaders Awareness Guide

K-12 students aren’t the only ones flocking back into America’s classrooms. College students, professors, and university administrators have also returned to campus. While #HumanTrafficking awareness may not be on the course syllabus, it is an important part of keeping any campus community safe. That’s because college students are particularly vulnerable to this crime, whether due to living away from home, often for the first time, or economic instability and dependence. Understanding this, Blue Campaign has created higher-education-centered resources for students, staff, and campus law enforcement. The following materials contain information to help keep human trafficking out of campus life.


* Human Trafficking Response Guide for Campus Law Enforcement and Public Safety Officials [ https://go.dhs.gov/o42 ]
* Human Trafficking Awareness Guide for Student Leaders on College Campuses [ https://go.dhs.gov/3HK ]
* Campus Law Enforcement Pocket Indicator Card [ https://go.dhs.gov/3tj ]
* Human Trafficking on College Campuses Awareness Video [ https://go.dhs.gov/4KE ]
* Campus Law Enforcement Training [ https://go.dhs.gov/3tV ]

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Blue Campaign and Lyft Team Up to Launch Nationwide Tutorial

Last month, more than one million Lyft drivers across the United States and Canada were granted access to a first-of-its-kind tutorial program to help them detect and prevent human trafficking. The tutorial, a result of a months-long partnership between DHS’s Blue Campaign and Lyft, Inc., launched in February with a pilot in Las Vegas during Super Bowl LVIII. It’s now accessible to all Lyft drivers through their in-app Learning Center. The tutorial will equip rideshare drivers to recognize the signs that indicate someone may be a victim of the crime and provide them with guidance on how to contact the appropriate authorities. The partnership is the latest effort in DHS’s mission to increase access to resources for those in the passenger transportation service industry.

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From the Field

HSI Norfolk Investigation Secures 32-year Sentence for Child Sex Trafficker

An investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Norfolk and the Virginia Beach Police Department resulted in the sentencing of a Portsmouth man to 32 years in federal prison.

Pierre De Romeo Smith, 40, was sentenced in June following his conviction for sex trafficking, production of child sexual abuse material, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

“Through his monstrous actions, Pierre De Romeo Smith victimized a minor and posed a significant threat to the members of our Virginia communities. He deserves every day of this prison sentence,” said HSI Washington, D.C. Special Agent in Charge Derek W. Gordon. “We are extremely honored to have worked with our law enforcement partners to ensure that justice was served in this case.”

Read more about the investigation in the Department of Justice press release [ https://go.dhs.gov/3tr ].
















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