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OVC: Helping Victims of Mass Violence & Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery, and Resources
September 11, 2023
OVC’s Helping Victims of Mass Violence & Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery, and Resources toolkit helps communities prepare for and respond to the needs of victims of mass violence and terrorism in the most timely, effective, and compassionate manner possible.
The checklists can be tailored to fit the needs of your community. Together, these will help you prepare for and respond to victims of mass violence and terrorism in the most timely, effective, and compassionate manner possible. Contact the OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center at ttac@ovcttac.org or 1–866–682–8822 for information about free training or technical assistance related to the toolkit and the checklists.
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