Following the tragic events of the shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School on October 24, 2022, the Department of Health and the Office of Violence Prevention convened a discussion of regional mental health leaders with a focus on the immediate and long–term needs of the students, staff, and the community at large. More.
Department of Health and Office of Violence Prevention Offer Mental Health Resources
9/11 families campaign against Saudi Arabia's 'sportswashing' push
Family members of those who were killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States have launched a fresh campaign against Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts at laundering its blood-stained history. More.
9/11 Asbestos Exposure: Can You File a Claim?
Whether in New York City on 9/11 or elsewhere in the United States, the physical and emotional impacts of the day were felt. Even over 20 years later, the health effects from that day continue to emerge. More.
9/11 Victims Outraged Over Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tournament in South Florida
They call it "sportswashing." It means to use sports to whitewash a controversy. That's the term a group of 9/11 victims uses to refer to the LIV Golf Series, a professional golf tour set up to rival the PGA Tour, bankrolled by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. More.
Biden Administration Quietly Negotiates Plea Deal with 9/11 Terrorists
arking the solemn annual observance of al-Qaeda’s killing of nearly 3,000 Americans in the 9/11 atrocities, I described the conundrum we’ve wrestled with in the 20-plus years since: What do we do about terrorists who should be put to death but can’t be tried? More.
Gov. Parson says more mental health resources needed following deadly school shooting, not gun laws
After a St. Louis high school shooting left a student and a teacher dead, what does Missouri's top leader want done to prevent it from happening again? More.
9/11 Family Members, Survivors to Hold Press Conference to Protest Saudi-Funded LIV Golf Series at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami
A group of 9/11 family members and survivors from the organization 9/11 Justice will hold a press conference vocalizing their objections to the Saudi Arabian-funded LIV Golf series and its tournament being held at the nearby Trump National Doral Golf Club on October 28-30. 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.