Families of 9/11 victims have been put through the wringer this year while pursuing compensation. A federal judge blocked one path forward, but Congress can open another with a legislative tweak and repurposed federal funds. More.
A Better Settlement for 9/11 Families
How The Tiny Canadian Town Of Gander Came To The Rescue Of 6,500 Stranded Passengers On 9/11
September 11, 2001 marks one of the most horrific terrorist events in the history of the United States. On that fateful day, four coordinated attacks were carried out by the extremist group al-Qaeda, killing nearly 3,000 people. Authorities quickly shut down American airspace, and flights coming to the U.S. were diverted to other airports. More.
After three more major shootings, a nation copes with collective trauma
As Americans grapple with three major shootings in less than two weeks, many are expressing a combination of fear, anger and resignation that gun violence now has become part of normal life in the United States. More.
'Healing takes a community,' national, local violence can take a mental toll, experts say
It's been a difficult week of news. In the past week alone, mass shootings have killed at least 24 people, according to the Gun Violence Archive. Most recently, was Tuesday's shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia that left six people dead and four more with injuries. More.
City and community mourn dedicated 9/11 firefighter
The City of Plattsburgh Fire Department has somberly announced the line of duty death of retired firefighter and devoted father Scott E. LaFlesh. LaFlesh succumbed to cancer attributed to his efforts in the recovery immediately following 9/11 at Ground Zero. LaFlesh served the City of Plattsburgh honorably for 24 years before retiring in February of 2021 due to his illness. More.
Hero Down: New York Police Department Captain Janelle Sanders Succumbs To 9/11-Related Cancer
New York Police Department (NYPD) Captain Janelle Sanders died in the line of duty on Sept. 11 following a battle against cancer that developed after her service at the World Trade Center terrorist attacks on Sep. 11, 2001. Capt. Sanders succumbed to her illness on the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks, the NYPD Captains Endowment Association said in a tweet that afternoon. More.
How the health harms of mass shootings ripple across communities
A grim and familiar pattern has followed the parade of mass shootings across America. In their aftermath, the nation’s attention focuses on the direct victims of the attacks, the dead and injured, their families and friends, and the witnesses. More.
View Resources for the Victims of Recent Mass Shootings
The staff members of the Office for Victims of Crime extend our condolences to the victims of recent mass shootings. The Office presents the resources listed below, which may help victims and their families, and the first responders and other professionals that are providing support to them during this difficult time. More.