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Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP)

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Enhancing Behavioral Threat Assessment and Case Management Capabilities

Through federal grant funding and technical assistance, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) has supported the development of dozens of behavioral threat assessment and management teams (BTAMTs) in communities across the United States. Based on this work and engagement with experts, researchers, and practitioners, this Prevention Resource outlines how behavioral threat assessment and case management models may benefit by adopting a public health-informed approach to targeted violence and terrorism prevention (TVTP). It also summarizes emerging practices in case management techniques to build practitioner capacity at all levels of violence prevention. A case study describes how these recommendations can be put into practice.

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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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DHS Opens Applications for Instructor Certification Program on Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management

Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2025 National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Master Trainer Program. Applications will remain open through November 30, 2024!

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2025 Master Trainer Program Course Announcement

The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence & Analysis, National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Program Office partners with LSU NCBRT to provide the Instructor Development Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course (ID-TERC).

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Exploring the Use of Three-Digit Call Lines: A Prevention Resource

This report provides an overview of current research and programming efforts to integrate targeted violence and terrorism prevention (TVTP) information and practice into three-digit call lines, such as 211 and 311 assistance and information telephone numbers, as well as 911 and 988 emergency and crisis support lines.

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Prevention Resource Finder Fact Sheet

The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) maintains a collection of targeted violence and terrorism prevention resources to provide the public easier access to available grants, research, training opportunities, and other resources that are government-produced and government-funded.

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Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management: An Investment in the Future of Targeted Violence Prevention & Public Safety

Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) is a recognized, best practice approach for preventing targeted violence that helps bridge the gap between identifying potential threats and mitigating them—and allows organizations to invest in prevention in a holistic and meaningful way.

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Protecting the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, OR from CBRN Threats

Athletes from across the nation gathered to compete in the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, and the city's streets were full of fans, family members, and media from around the world. Beneath the excitement and energy, there was a team of dedicated professionals working tirelessly to ensure the safety of everyone present.

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State TVTP Strategy Development: CP3 Prevention Resource

The Center for Prevention Partnerships and Programs (CP3) has created this evidence-based guide to assist states in developing state-level targeted violence and terrorism prevention (TVTP) strategies to safeguard each state from potential risks and threats of violence.

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New CP3 Web Page

The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) is launching a new web page.