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July 1, 2022
DHS Report
Fusion Center Strategy for 2022–2026
The United States Department of Homeland Security released its Fusion Center Engagement and Information Strategy for 2022–2026. The report outlines three goals of DHS to strengthen and support the National Network of Fusion Centers:
- Advancing Information-Sharing
- Strengthening Collaboration and Partnership
- Providing Programmatic Support and Guidance to Fusion Centers
START Webinar
A Look Back at 2020: Trends From the Global Terrorism Database (GTD)
Published by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism (START), the webinar discusses an online briefing to discuss the latest findings from the GTD. All are welcome to attend the event, but RSVPs are required. Twenty years after University of Maryland researchers began developing the GTD in 2002, Dr. Erin Miller will present trends from the upcoming publication of new GTD data for 1970 to 2020. Topics will include patterns of terrorism in the United States and around the world during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, developments in Afghanistan leading up to the 2021 collapse of the Afghan government and the evolving geographic footprint of Islamic State-related terrorism.
When: Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., ET
Webinar
Investing in Fatherhood—Supporting Native Fathers Struggling with Addiction
Hosted by the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) and National Criminal Justice Training Center and funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, this webinar will discuss fatherlessness in Native communities. One of the contributing factors to fatherlessness is addiction. In this presentation, we will discuss strategies for working with fathers who suffer from addiction and how fatherhood programming can provide support in their journey to recovery.
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Explain the importance of investing in fatherhood
- Describe the benefits of fatherhood programs.
- Identify resources for developing a fatherhood program.
- Develop strategies for working with fathers struggling with addiction.
When: Thursday, July 21, 2022
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., ET
Webinar
Tactical Resilience—Mental Preparedness for Peak Field Performance (Part 1)
Hosted by the Justice Clearinghouse, this webinar will discuss how mindfulness and other types of mental preparedness can enhance peak field performance during critical incidents. These are essential skills for field performance, as well as providing the ability to recover and build sustainable resilience to keep officers at the top of their game. In this class officers will learn the following techniques that they can quickly master and directly apply to their personal and professional life:
- Mindfulness and Mental Focusing, The Three-Minute Technique
- Mind Calming Breath Work, Autonomic Nervous system Balance
- Enhancing Cognition, Optimizing Carbon Dioxide, and Oxygen Homeostasis
- Mental Restoration Post Critical Incident, Resilience Recovery
When:
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m., ET
Webinar
Third National Town Hall on Mass Violence—Response
Hosted by the National Mass Violence Victimization (MVI) Resource Center, the timely discussion will discuss victim-centric mass violence incident response. Webinar participants will be able to:
- Understand the role, resources, and limitations of the FBI and other government agencies in response to MVI.
- Describe how to create an Initial Response and a Family Assistance Center.
- Identify effective strategies to assess and address the needs of MVI victims and survivors; and strategies to assess and strengthen a community’s capacity to meet survivors’ needs, as well as the needs of community members.
- Describe components of an early intervention approach: Psychological First Aid.
When: Thursday, July 14, 2022
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., ET
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