Th VVPP was made possible by funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships, opportunity number DHS-23-TTP-132-00-01. The VVPP's multi-faceted initiative comprises the following core programs: the provision of high-quality, no-cost Threat Assessment and Management Team Training, the convening of a Healthy Campuses and Workplaces Symposium (Fall 2024), the development of a comprehensive multimedia Violence Prevention and Response Toolkit and the implementation and dissemination of the Communities Acting to Refer and Engage (C.A.R.E.) bystander intervention training curriculum.
These initiatives aim to build safer, more vibrant communities by fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing and equipping individuals with the tools and expertise to proactively prevent targeted violence.
Threat Assessment Training
The Threat Assessment and Management Team Training aims to improve threat management in Vermont's colleges, schools, state agencies, businesses, and hospitals. Six full-day basic and four advanced sessions in 2024–2025 will strengthen teams and provide access to national experts and best practices.
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Healthy Campuses and Workplaces Symposium
The Healthy Campuses and Workplaces Symposium, scheduled for September 16, 2024, at ¶¶Òõ̽̽'s Davis Student Center, brought together Vermont's academic community, businesses, local organizations, and state agencies to network, share knowledge, and exchange best practices in violence prevention.
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Violence Prevention and Response Toolkit
The Violence Prevention and Response Toolkit features videos and infographics on eleven key topics to help communities understand violence prevention, recognize warning signs, and identify targeted violence and terrorism threats.
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C.A.R.E. Training Curriculum
The C.A.R.E. (Communities Acting to Refer and Engage) bystander intervention training was thoroughly revised and enhanced. The updated program equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to effectively intervene and help prevent violence in their communities.
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