Resources
Police-Related Resources
Law Enforcement Resources
Victims' Services Resources
Other Resources
Other Local College Police Departments
Homeland Security
National Center for Victims of Crime Resilience Project
A strength-based public health initiative aimed to promote the resilience of 9/11 victims, their families, and first responders by helping them cope with the ongoing trauma of the 2001 terrorist attacks through a public awareness and outreach campaign, self-help resources, community-based forums, links to services, and other support. The project helps victims mobilize their own strengths, identify and share strategies to cope with adversity, and strengthen bonds to others affected by the attack. http://www.ncvc.org/resilience
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Fact Sheet
A National Center fact sheet outlining the definition, trigger events, risks, and recovery process of PTSD. Can be found in the Victim Assistance section under the GET HELP series. http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/main.aspx?dbName=DocumentViewer&DocumentID=32364
National Center for Victims of Crime -- September 11 Resources
A plethora of resources available for victims, attorneys, and victim service providers, and for federal compensation fund/victim civil
lawsuits. http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/main.aspx?dbID=DB_September11Fund129
OVC Handbook -- Coping after Terrorism: A Guide to Healing and Recovery (NCJ# 190249, 9/2001)
A handbook that describes various reactions to a traumatic disaster, practical coping ideas, and how to find help, victim benefits, and assistance contacts. Also available in Spanish (see below). http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/infores/cat_hndbk/welcome.htm
Spanish version NCJ# 193144 Un manual que sugiere las reacciones a un desastre traumatico, ideas que hacen frente practicas, encontrar ayuda, y la victima beneficia y la ayuda entra en contacto con. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/infores/cat_hndbk_spanish/welcome.html
Providing Relief to Families after a Mass Fatality: Roles of the Medical Examiner's Office and the Family Assistance Center (NCJ# 188912, 11/2002)
An OVC Bulletin that focuses on the medical examiner's and Family Assistance Center's roles in the aftermath of mass fatalities. Contains many links to resources and interesting articles written by members of the field. Available as a PDF download. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/bulletins/prfmf_11_2001/welcome.html
Protecting Your Community from Terrorism: Strategies for Local Law Enforcement
Vol. 1 (NCJ# 200297, 3/2003): focuses on local/federal partnerships - http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/mime/open.pdf?Item=1362
Vol. 2 (NCJ# 207079, 3/2004): focuses on working with diverse communities - http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/mime/open.pdf?Item=1364
Vol. 3 (NCJ# 207080, 9/2004): focuses on preparing for and responding to bioterrorism - http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/mime/open.pdf?Item=1365
Vol. 4 (NCJ# 208970, 2/2005): focuses on the production and sharing of intelligence - http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/mime/open.pdf?Item=1438
Urban Areas Security Initiative Port/Mass Transit Technical Assistance Program (NCJ# 206044, 5/2004)
A technical assistance strategy available for port and mass transit agencies for enhancing their capacity and preparedness to
respond to weapons of mass destruction terrorist incidents in the United States http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/docs/uasi_pmt_factsheet.pdf
Responding to the Needs of September 11 Victims: Lessons Learned from the States (NCJ# 208799, 4/2005)
This publication describes the experiences of VOCA administrators in the wake of September 11. It depicts grantees'
"frontline perspective and offers lessons for state, federal, and private decisionmakers on organizing effective responses to mass
criminal victimization." http://www.ovc.gov/publications/infores/911lessonslearned/welcome.html
Mental Health Response to Mass Violence and Terrorism: A Training Manual (NCJ# 205451, 6/2005)
A manual for service providers, exploring mental health issues associated with mass violence and terrorism. Joint effort of SAMHSA, OVC, DOJ, and CMHS. http://media.shs.net/ken/pdf/SMA-3959/MassViolenceAndTerrorism.pdf
Terrorism and International Victims Unit (TIVU) Fact Sheet. (NCJ# 192637, 1/2002)
OVC publication outlining the TIVU program -- as well as offering resources for Americans (both at home and abroad) and foreigners. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/factshts/tivu/welcome.html
Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance for Terrorism and Mass Violence Grant Program
Developed by the OVC, this program is an open deadline grant program for victim assistance after an act of mass violence or
terrorism. The funds may only be used in two situations: a) for compensation purposes for domestic incidents or b) victim assistance in
foreign incidents. It is recommended that organizations apply ASAP after the incident occurs. For further information, visit the OVC's Web site, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/, or for the entire grant brochure, go to http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/fund/pdftxt/antiterrorapplication.pdf.
