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Last Updated: September 19, 2023 | Press Releases

Secretary Mayorkas Announces Establishment of Homeland Intelligence Experts Group

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Ken Wainstein, and Counterterrorism Coordinator Nicholas Rasmussen announced the establishment of the Homeland Intelligence Experts Group.

Last Updated: September 6, 2023 | Press Releases

DHS Awards $20 Million to 34 Organizations in Effort to Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the award of 34 grants, totaling $20 million, through the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23).

Last Updated: June 29, 2023 | Press Releases

Five Country Ministerial 2023 Communique

We, the Home Affairs, Interior, Security and Immigration Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States convened in person, under Canada’s chairship, in Wellington, New Zealand on June 27-28, 2023 for the Five Country Ministerial.

Last Updated: June 27, 2023 | Publication

A Rapid Review to Inform Program and Policy Development

This rapid review used a systematic approach to examine the available literature on rehabilitation and reintegration (R&R) programs for women and children returning from contexts of violent extremism, examining common assumptions, inputs, activities and outcomes across diverse settings.

Last Updated: June 27, 2023 | Publication

Trauma Informed Care to Women and Children Exiting Violent Extremist Conflict

This practical guidance is a resource for mental health and psychosocial practitioners seeking to support women and children exiting violent extremist conflict. It introduces common areas of need and provides resources for addressing these needs within the context of mental health and psychosocial service delivery. In addition, this guidance document encourages a phased approach to service delivery in accordance with the 5R framework. For more information on the 5R framework, please see "Supporting women and children returning from violent extremist contexts: Proposing a 5R framework to inform program and policy development".  

Last Updated: June 27, 2023 | Publication

Public Safety and Violence Prevention Fact Sheet

The Public Safety and Violence Prevention (PSVP) fact sheet provides an overview of the PSVP program, its focus areas, impact, and planned activities.

Last Updated: May 31, 2023 | Speeches

Secretary Mayorkas Remarks at the 2023 International Counterterrorism Conference

Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at the International Counterterrorism Conference in Las Vegas, NV.

 

Last Updated: May 24, 2023 | Publication

Designing TVTP Pre- and Posttests

This brief provides an explanation on how to design TVTP pre- and posttests to Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) grantees.

Last Updated: December 29, 2022 | Press Releases

2022 Year in Review: DHS Responded to Wide-Ranging Threats and Challenges, Built Capacity for the Future

In 2022, DHS responded to the dynamic threat landscape with leadership, new programs and capabilities, cross-component collaboration, and dedication to mission.

Last Updated: November 15, 2022 | Publication

First Responder's Toolbox

The First Responder Toolbox is an aid to promote counterterrorism coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government authorities.