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Leave No Victim Behind V Online Conference: Serving Victims of Mass Violence During a Pandemic and Civil Tragedy

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Online

This conference will bring together survivors, first responders, advocates, and those in the criminal justice system to ensure no victim is left behind. Conference topics this year will include:

  • Officer Down, The Aftermath. A panel led by parents of HEROES who lost their lives in the line of duty
  • Commemorating the 20th anniversary of September 11th 
  • Comprehensive panels on mass violence events with national and international perspectives
  • Transitioning to effective virtual service delivery during a pandemic
  • Response during a time of civil tragedy: The January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol 
  • Serving underrepresented communities
  • The process for creating a permanent memorial after a mass violence incident
  • Resources from the Office for Victims of Crime
  • Effective peer support models: Caring for those who care for others
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion: Executives from around the world share their struggles and their hope for and commitment to a better future
  • The positive role of spiritual leaders during a time of need
  • Serving autistic survivors and their families: What you can do now to be better prepared

Date Created: July 20, 2021