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VOICES 2024 NYC Symposium

VOICES 23rd Annual Remembrance Symposium
 
 
September 9th | Professionals
 
Working in Global Security, Law, and Emergency Services
 
September 10th | 9/11 Community
 
Supporting Victims' Families, Responders, and Survivors
 
New York Marriott Downtown
85 West Street, New York City
 
 
VOICES is hosting its 2024 NYC Symposium on Monday, September 9 and Tuesday, September 10 at the New York Marriott Downtown. Day One is held in partnership with the Leadership in Counterterrorism Alumni Association and the International Network Supporting Victims of Terrorism and Mass Violence. Day Two is held in collaboration with the support of our 9/11 Community Partners. We are planning an exceptional program and hope you will consider becoming a sponsor.
 
This year’s theme is Bringing Communities Together, highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships to prepare for and respond to tragedies. The event brings together professionals from law enforcement, counterterrorism, emergency management, corporate security, and victim-support organizations. The program is held in person and broadcast online – reaching 1,300+ individuals from over 28 states and 16 countries.
 
 
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Monday, September 9th | Professionals
 
Working in Global Security, Law, and Emergency Services
 
Day one highlights VOICES collaboration with LinCT-AA and INVICTM – bringing together professionals from law enforcement, counterterrorism, emergency management, corporate security, and victim-serving agencies. Presenters will share their expertise and firsthand experience, identify challenges, and propose solutions through public-private partnerships to prepare for and respond to tragedies in the U.S. and abroad.
 
 
Tuesday, September 10th | 9/11 Community
 
Supporting Victims' Families, Responders, and Survivors
 
Day two is supported by our 9/11 Community Partners who have devoted their careers to assisting all those impacted by 9/11. The program underscores VOICES mission to provide long-term support for victims’ families, responders and survivors, with updates on issues, including mental health and medical care, litigation, compensation and more. The event allows the 9/11 Community to gather ahead of the anniversary.
 

About VOICES

Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES)
 
Founded in the aftermath of 9/11, Voices Center for Resilience, (formerly Voices of September 11th) provides long-term support and access to mental health care and resources for thousands of victims' families, responders and survivors. VOICES collaborates with its partners to assist communities to prepare for, respond to and recover from tragedies, in the United States and abroad. With an emphasis on providing support, education and training, VOICES comprehensive, victim-centered approach underscores a commitment to promote resilience in the lives of those impacted and builds bridges between communities affected by tragedy.
 
 
 

About Our Partners

 
Leadership in Counterterrorism Alumni Association (LinCT-AA)
 
Since its inception in 2008, the LinCT-AA has brought together senior police and intelligence leaders from the “Five Eyes” – Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, and the United States - to promote personal and professional development, networking, exchange of good practices, and global thinking. LinCT-AA leaders continue to ensure that victims have been included in and considered as essential partners in the discussions and the work of the association.
 
The International Network Supporting Victims of Terrorism and Mass Violence (INVICTM)
 
Created in 2016, INVICTM brings together trusted experts dedicated to improving support for victims of terrorism and mass violence. The strength of INVICTM lies in the ability to share lessons learned, leverage the knowledge and expertise of its members and their networks, to influence change and turn research into action within our own countries and globally. The group of over 30 international members includes NGOs, law enforcement agencies, civil society members and other experts that provide information based upon their background, country and professional perspective.

Past Symposium Presentations

 
September 9, 2023
 
Building Trust Through Partnerships
 
VOICES, LinCT-AA, INVICTM and fellow colleagues on September 9 held informative presentations and lessons learned by distinguished professionals working in national security, law enforcement, counterterrorism, emergency response, and victim services.
 
 
 
September 10, 2023
 
Forging Pathways to Resilience
 
The program included information about resources and relevant discussions about topics that still impact 9/11 victims’ families, responders and survivors. Presentations included updates from experts who have dedicated their professional lives to supporting the 9/11 community.
 
 
 
September 9, 2022
 
Building Trust During Turbulent Times
 
Building Trust During Turbulent Times highlighted the important collaboration between LinCT-AA, INVICTM and VOICES. Building upon LinCT-AA’s 2022 Better Together Conference, presenters shared their expertise based on firsthand experience, identify challenges, and propose solutions through public-private partnerships, in the US and abroad.
 
 
 
September 10, 2022
 
Support Beyond the 20th Anniversary
 
Support Beyond the 20th Anniversary addressed the issues that continue to impact the 9/11 community more than 20 years later. Dedicated professionals shared their expertise and provide updates. Sessions highlighted mental health considerations, commemoration, compensation, pending litigation and an introduction to new agency leadership.