READY. RESILIENT. INFORMED. NMVC Resources FOR and FROM the Field
Thursday, February 26, 2026
2:00 - 3:30 PM EDT
This 16th Virtual National Town Hall on Mass Violence was hosted by the National Mass Violence Center and the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime.
Key Takeaways
Aurelia Sands Belle, Ed.D.
LISTEN TO and ACKNOWLEDGE the importance and value of including or infusing the voices of victims and survivors at all levels of planning and implementation.
Ariel Cathcart
Preparation starts with partnership. Connect with your mayor before a crisis happens.
Angela Moreland-Johnson, Ph.D.
Preparing for mass violence requires building strong cross-sector partnerships and understanding what resources, services, and capabilities exist within your community.
Alyssa Rheingold, Ph.D.
The NMVC, together with numerous national organizations and partners, is committed to supporting communities in the aftermath of a mass violence incident. Community recovery is often a long and challenging process, but you are not alone.
FEDERAL RESOURCES
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Trauma Notification Training
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Helping Victims of Mass Violence & Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery & Resources Toolkit