DHS Bolsters Nationwide Resilience with $20 Million in Anti-Violence Grants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently granted $20 million to 34 organizations across the country to enhance local measures against targeted violence and terrorism. The Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program, overseen by the DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships and FEMA, is the only federal initiative dedicated to supporting communities in strengthening their defenses against potential acts of terrorism and targeted violence.
Highlighting the seriousness of the threat, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas emphasized that targeted violence and terrorism can impact any community, anywhere. He reaffirmed the department's commitment to thwarting such acts through strategic partnerships fostered by the grant program.
This year, the initiative has made significant strides towards inclusivity, with 41% of the grant allocated to underserved populations, a notable increase from the previous year's 25%. Recipients include a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), organizations supporting indigenous and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as rural areas.
The TVTP program has already facilitated nearly 287 training sessions, attended by approximately 10,000 individuals, as well as the establishment of 35 behavioral threat assessment and management teams and 13 recidivism reduction programs. These efforts have greatly enhanced community resilience nationwide.
Additionally, the program aims to create approximately 50 new prevention jobs through the 2023 grants, contributing to the growth of talent in the field of violence and terrorism prevention.
With the recent $20 million grant allocation, the total amount awarded since 2020 has reached $70 million, demonstrating the unwavering dedication to cultivating safe and resilient communities across the United States, prepared to confront and mitigate the threats of targeted violence and terrorism.
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- Overseen by the Department of Homeland Security Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program holds a distinctive place as the only federal initiative supporting local communities in bolstering their defenses against potential acts of terrorism and targeted violence. According to a recent press release, the initiative stands alone in its committed mission to enhance the security measures of local communities against potential terrorist threats and targeted violent activities.
- Highlighting the gravity of the threat, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas said, “As the recent racially-motivated shooting in Jacksonville made painfully clear, targeted violence and terrorism can impact any community, anywhere.” He reiterated the department’s commitment to thwarting such abhorrent acts through strategic partnerships fostered by the grant program.
- This year, the initiative has taken a significant stride towards inclusivity, with 41% of the grant dedicated to underserved populations, representing a marked increase from 25% in the previous year. Recipients include a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), organizations serving indigenous and LGBTQIA+ communities, and rural areas.
- Since its inception, the TVTP program has facilitated nearly 287 training sessions, attended by around 10,000 individuals, as noted in the press release. Furthermore, the endeavor has birthed 35 behavioral threat assessment and management teams and 13 recidivism reduction programs, enhancing community resilience nationwide.
- The program has a broader vision, promising the creation of approximately 50 new prevention jobs through the 2023 grants, augmenting efforts in nurturing talents in violence and terrorism prevention landscape.
- According to the press release, this grant allocation builds on the $70 million already awarded since 2020, showcasing the unyielding commitment to fostering safe and resilient communities across the United States, prepared to face and mitigate the threats of targeted violence and terrorism.
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