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Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Partner Resource Guide

This list of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) resources provides a comprehensive overview of targeted violence and terrorism prevention (TVTP) funding, technical assistance, regional contacts, training, and educational materials to help keep your community safe. Provided by the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3).

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CP3 Supports Equity for the LGBTQI+ Community

The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships is focused on preventing acts of targeted violence, including hate crimes and terrorism directed at members of the LGBTQI+ community. Since fiscal year 2023 to date, CP3 has participated in approximately 50 engagements that bolster the LGTBQI+ community’s goals for a safer, more inclusive community.

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What We Do

The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) connect targeted violence and terrorism prevention (TVTP) providers, curate TVTP research and best practices, and aid states and communities in building strategies and programs.

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Invent2Prevent

Invent2Prevent (I2P) is an experiential learning program for high school and college students to design and implement creative solutions to prevent targeted violence, hate, or terrorism in their communities.

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Prevention Forums

The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) presents "Prevention Forum" webinars to showcase how targeted violence and terrorism are preventable by highlighting prevention successes and best practices. Our goal is to empower individuals and communities by enhancing their awareness of targeted violence and terrorism prevention (TVTP) and enhancing their multidisciplinary prevention capacities.

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DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships Awards Students Working to Prevent Targeted Violence in Sixth Invent2Prevent Competition

On January 24, the DHS's Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3), hosted 27 students selected as finalists from three out of 18 universities and three out of 24 high schools who are developing innovative projects to help prevent targeted violence and terrorism in their communities.

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Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at Eradicate Hate Global Summit

Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks in his keynote address to the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at the 2023 National Historical Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference

Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at the 2023 National Historical Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference in Washington, DC.

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DHS Awards $20 Million to 34 Organizations in Effort to Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the award of 34 grants, totaling $20 million, through the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23).

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DHS Announces Results of 2023 Invent2Prevent Final Competition

On June 28, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3), in collaboration with EdVenture Partners, Credence Management Solutions and the McCain Institute, hosted the finalists of Invent2Prevent, a program that empowers university and high school students to develop innovative projects to help prevent targeted violence and terrorism in their local communities.