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Building Peer-to-Peer Engagements
Encouraging peer-to-peer conflict resolution and violence prevention initiatives among young people helps communities build resilience against terrorism, and in turn, provides critical protective factors for youth.
Terrorism Prevention
Statement from Acting Secretary Wolf on Corpus Christi Shooting
A gunman opened fire at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Texas in a terrorism-related attack against members of the U.S. military. The FBI and Joint Terrorism Task Force are leading the investigation, supported by DHS’s U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service and ICE Homeland Security Investigations.
Statement from Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad F. Wolf
The FBI findings from the tragic Pensacola navy base shooting last December illustrate that the enduring threat from terrorist organizations continues. Foreign terrorist organizations remain a core priority of DHS’s counterterrorism efforts.
Risk Factors and Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention
The Office for Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention has released an FAQ sheet to discuss the risk factors and indicators that may may an individual more susceptible to recruitment by violent extremist organizations.
Technical Capability Standards for Radiological Detection
The following publications establish technical capability standards for radiological and nuclear detection goals unique to the U.S. Government. The materials augment the national consensus standards established by American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and international consensus standards developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
News Release: DHS Selects University of Nebraska Omaha to Lead Terrorism Research
DHS S&T announced today the selection of the University of Nebraska Omaha to lead a consortium of U.S. academic institutions and other partners for a new COE for Terrorism Prevention and Counterterrorism Research (TPCR).
Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program Resources
Publication page for resources related to the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program.
Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program
This site provides information and resources regarding the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program.
Host a Community Awareness Briefing (CAB) Flyer
Host a Community Awareness Briefing (CAB) in your community. Educate your community on preventing targeted violence and terrorism.
DHS Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention and Protection FY2021 Budget Request Fact Sheet
The President’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Budget Request strengthens the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) prevention and protection missions.
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