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Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program

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TVTP Grantee Is Uniting to Prevent Violence

On July 13, President Elect Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. In response to this horrific incident, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) released a statement highlighting the urgency and importance of enhancing the national capacity for violence prevention, regardless of the specific form that violence may take. CP3 also recognized this incident as another reminder of why prevention work is so critical to the well-being of our country.

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CP3 Works with Texas to Build State Strategy

In recent years, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has recognized the urgent need to strengthen targeted violence and terrorism prevention (TVTP) efforts at a statewide level. To address this, Texas DPS sought the help of the DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) to design a comprehensive behavioral threat assessment, intervention, and prevention program strategy.

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Voices of Resilience: Real People, Real Impact

Targeted violence and terrorism prevention practitioners share stories of how they ended up in this work.

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Our Approach to Prevention

The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) strengthens our country's targeted violence and terrorism prevention abilities through funding, training, increased public awareness, and partnerships across every level of government, the private sector, and in local communities.

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Invent2Prevent Introduction Videos

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. With guidance from a teacher or adult mentor, I2P empowers students to contribute to prevention through a practical, hands-on educational experience with real-world impact.

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Introduction Videos to the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3)

Play or download the videos below to learn about the Department of Homeland Security's Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3).

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How CP3 Is Making Communities Safer

The Homeland Security Act of 2002, drafted in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, provides that the primary mission of DHS includes to “prevent terrorist attacks within the United States.” As we just recently reflected on the 9-11 anniversary, CP3 affirms its commitment to help fulfill the founding mission of the Department.

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2021 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grantee Evaluation Reports

A subset of the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) Fiscal Year 2021 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Programs were selected for evaluation by Research Triangle Institute International. The summary report and individual evaluations of TVTP grantee project results and implementation are provided. 

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2021 TVTP Grantee Close-Out Reports

Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program recipients are required to provide close-out reports at the end of their respective grant periods. These reports provide an opportunity for recipients to describe their key outcomes, accomplishments, challenges, and lessons learned during implementation. 

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DHS Awards $18 Million to Law Enforcement, Public Health, and Nonprofits in Underserved Communities to Help Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded 35 grants, totaling $18 million, under the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24).