DHS I&A and CP3 believe that the threat of targeted violence in schools will remain elevated as more children return to school full-time. Keep Reading
The Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships is the sponsor of the virtual competition with the center’s director, John Picarelli, serving as one of the five judges. Keep Reading
Over the past year and as early research has indicated, the impact of social isolation and other life stressors on mental health has led to an increase in depression and anxiety. Keep Reading
Over the past four years, white supremacist violence has spread across the United States at an alarming rate, emerging as a top national security threat that must be confronted and stopped in its tracks. Keep Reading
The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) released Averting Targeted School Violence: A U.S. Secret Service Analysis of Plots Against Schools, the newest report out of the center. Keep Reading
"Angry, polarized nature of our society" cited as a driver of attacks along with online forums that stoke violence. Keep Reading
For FY 2021, Congress supported the Department’s request to double the investment in sustainable prevention programming from $10 million to $20 million. Keep Reading
The NGA recently issued the Preventing Targeted Violence brief in order to outline an updated, collaborative approach to countering attacks that may or may not have an ideological underpinning. Keep Reading
From disinformation to COVID-19, from extremism to the border, the U.S. faces challenges ahead. Keep Reading
The SAFETY Act’s success in encouraging products and services that protect and respond to potential acts of terrorism would have worked to satisfy several of the framework’s goals. Keep Reading
McAleenan notes "growing threat" with incitement of "nation’s youth, disenfranchised, and disaffected." Keep Reading
McAleenan: "By expanding the aperture of terrorism prevention to include targeted violence, DHS can help communities better protect themselves against a broader range of current and emerging threats." Keep Reading