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DHS at National Police Woman’s Day Celebration of Women in Law Enforcement

As part of the Department of Homeland Security’s ongoing work to stand with and support women law enforcement agents and officers across the country, DHS Deputy Chief of Staff Kay Lord Fallon represented the Department at a National Police Woman’s Day celebration of women in law enforcement, hosted by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Women in Federal Law Enforcement, and the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives in Washington, DC.

Violence Against Women Act Celebrates 30th Anniversary

The DHS Council on Combating Gender-Based Violence (CCGBV) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA).

Violence Prevention at Veterans Medical Center

Over the summer, the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) 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. 

CP3's International Engagements

In today’s global environment, no act of targeted violence or terrorism is solely a domestic concern. Individuals may be influenced by events, ideologies, and people from around the world — and their actions can have far-reaching consequences as well.

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) 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 (TVTP).

Grantee Spotlight: PERIL

The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) supports students in their efforts to develop innovative strategies to combat violent extremism. With the help of CP3's TVTP Grant Program, the Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab (PERIL) at American University launched the Violent Extremism Education and Resilience (VEER) program, an initiative to provide communities with the necessary resources to develop prevention and resilience programs.

Grantee Spotlight: Global Peace Foundation

Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant recipient Global Peace Foundation (GPF) hosted a Youth Leadership Development and Knowledge Exchange event earlier this month that focused on enhancing resilience and strengthening communities.

I2P Teams Secure Violence Prevention Grants

Invent2Prevent (I2P), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) 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. The program acknowledges that youth have a critical and unique outlook on how to address targeted violence and terrorism.

A Letter from Leadership

CP3 Director Bill Braniff provides an introduction to the September edition of CP3’s Prevention Connection newsletter, highlighting educational resources and encouraging readers to join CP3 in efforts to prevent violence.

DHS Opens Applications for Instructor Certification Program on Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management

Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2025 National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Master Trainer Program. Applications will remain open through November 30, 2024!

DHS Recognizes the Anniversary of Executive Order to Improve Language Access

At DHS, we are committed to ensuring that all persons in the United States, regardless of the language they speak, have meaningful access to the work of the Department. This commitment aligns with the DHS mission and Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency,” which recently celebrated its 24th anniversary.