National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center

06/05/2026

We stand with our partners at American Hospital Association today and throughout the year, and that mass violence victims and impacted communities receive collaborative support & services that offer help, hope and healing.

It's Friday! The AHA Committee on Behavioral Health is proud to work together in addressing workplace and community violence.

05/20/2026

Hospitals and health systems are vital anchors before, during, and long after a mass violence incident. We’re bringing those leaders together for a National Town Hall on what truly works.

Health Care and Hospitals: Partnerships & Resources for Mass Violence Preparation, Response, Recovery and Mitigation
- Thursday, May 21, 2026
- 3:00–4:30 p.m. EDT
- ASL interpreters will be available during the live broadcast.

Hospitals and health systems are vital community anchors that move beyond traditional care roles to navigate the complexities of mass violence incidents (MVIs). While often categorized within the broader mass casualty incident (MCI) framework, MVIs require a unique, specialized response that integra...

05/04/2026

Proud to partner with the National Governors Association to support states in strengthening mass violence emergency management plans.

This work helps improve coordination, victim services, and preparedness so communities are better equipped to respond and recover.

In 2025, state teams from Colorado, Missouri and Nevada participated in the Learning Collaborative on Victim Services in Mass Violence State Emergency Plans. This Learning Collaborative was hosted by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA) in partnership with the National....

02/27/2026

We'll be welcoming Alyssa Rheingold, PhD, to present "Holding Grief Gently: A Journey into Meaning" at First Tuesdays with HEART next week. Dr. Rheingold is a clinical psychologist, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) professor, and Director of Response, Recovery & Resilience for the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center.

02/24/2026

The National Crime Victim Law Institute’s 2026 Crime Victim Law Conference will take place May 27–28, 2026 in Portland, bringing together leading voices from across the country to address the most pressing issues in victims’ rights law.

We're proud to share that our own Elizabeth Cronin will be among the distinguished speakers. Elizabeth will present: When Mass Disaster Strikes: Lawyers Protecting Victims, Survivors and Families from Lawyers — A Unique Approach

Her session will explore the urgent and often overlooked need to safeguard victims, survivors, and families in the aftermath of mass violence and mass disaster — including how ethical legal advocacy can prevent further harm and advance meaningful rights protections.

Whether you attend in person or join virtually, this is an opportunity to strengthen your knowledge, your network, and your impact. Register today at https://buff.ly/Kmb5VAx

02/19/2026

Brown University’s new “Brown Ever True” roadmap after the Dec. 13 campus shooting is another example of how the NMVC helps campuses build trauma-informed, long-term recovery plans after mass violence. The Brown Daily Herald interviewed Dr. Alyssa Rheingold, our Director of Response, Recovery, & Resilience, as part of their story highlighting the recovery efforts happening on campus.

The Herald spoke with VP for Diversity and Inclusion Matthew Guterl and SPH Interim Dean Francesca Beaudoin.

02/11/2026

The National Mass Violence Center invites professionals, practitioners, and community leaders to join our 16th Virtual National Town Hall — “READY. RESILIENT. INFORMED. NMVC Resources FOR and FROM the Field.”

📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. (EST)
🧏 ASL interpreters will be available.

As we begin this new year, it’s essential to reflect on why NMVC’s commitment to being survivor-centered and survivor-driven remains at the heart of our work. Together, we’ll explore how collaborative partnerships build community resilience and how NMVC’s resources can strengthen preparedness and response nationwide.

Join our conversation and be part of advancing a trauma-informed, survivor-driven approach to mass violence preparedness, response, recovery and resilience.

The National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center presents virtual National Town Hall webinars to inform community leaders on various topics related to mass violence as well about the services available from the NMVVRC.

01/26/2026

The Center For Victim Research is holding a House Rent Party to raise their virtual "rent" this Friday, Noon–5:00 pm ET! Tune in to hear own Dr. Dean Kilpatrick and other world-class experts discussing trauma, resilience, and violence prevention research.

Donate $20 or more to receive a Zoom link to this event. Dr. Kilpatrick takes the stage at 2:30 pm ET to share insights from his decades of groundbreaking work in the field. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the field!

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01/14/2026

Learn how Hospitals and Healthcare Systems can prepare for mass violence responses that promote effective recovery and long-term mitigation in The Health Care Leaders’ Guide to Mass Violence Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation, published with our partner American Hospital Association.

01/12/2026

Texas is funding three new memorials for mass shooting victims. This brings the state to over a dozen permanent tributes.

Alyssa Rheingold, Ph. D., NMVC director of Response, Recovery, & Resilience, spoke to the Houston Chronicle about the critical role memorials play in community recovery. She discussed supporting “concentric circles of victims” which includes family members of those killed, survivors, witnesses, responders, community. She encouraged memorial planners to craft a mission statement that encapsulates the intent of the monument and to think about where the money not only to build, but also to maintain the monument will come from.

This year, the Texas Legislature approved memorials for mass shooting victims in Uvalde, Santa Fe and Centerville. The memorials display names of more than 150 Texans killed.