VOICES Community Preparedness Training: A Victim-Centered Approach to Prepare for, Respond to, and Recover from Tragedy
New Canaan, CT – VOICES is pleased to announce a comprehensive Community Preparedness Training, focused on a victim-centered approach to prepare for, respond to, and recover from acts of mass violence and other tragedies. This important event is made possible through the generous grants from the Fairfield County Community Foundation and the New Canaan Community Foundation.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
- Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Location: New Canaan Library, 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT
This day-long training aims to equip community stakeholders with the knowledge and skills needed to address the immediate, short-term, and long-term needs of those impacted by tragedies. Drawing on 22 years of experience, the training will include firsthand accounts, case studies, and lessons learned to guide the planning of a whole community response.
The training is intended for a diverse group of community stakeholders, including:
- Law enforcement
- Fire service
- Emergency managers
- Social service providers
- Mental health and public health professionals
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Faith-based organizations
Participants will benefit from a robust curriculum designed to enhance their ability to effectively support victims and their families during and after crises.
Topics Include:
- A 22-Year Journey: Response, Recovery and Lessons Learned After 9/11 and Other Tragedies
- Human Side of Incident Response and Recovery
- Building Organizational and Community Resilience
- Case Studies and Table-Top Exercises
To Register and for more information, please contact Mary Fetchet or Stephanie Landau: 203-966-3911 or click here
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Jason Calfo | Director of Communications
jcalfo [at] voicesofsept11.org (jcalfo[at]voicesofsept11[dot]org)
www.voicescenter.org | (203) 966-3911