Cultural Considerations in Mass Violence Preparation, Response, Recovery, & Resilience
Thursday, December 12, 2024
3:00 - 4:30 PM EDT
This 12th Virtual National Town Hall on Mass Violence was hosted by the National Mass Violence Center and the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime.
Key Takeaways
Alberto Ruiz
Be aware of your privilege. Diverse communities are likely to perceive the American experience differently. The simple fact that we are in a leadership or advocacy position will skew our perception of things.
Pearl Kim
When engaging in community outreach, meet the community where they are versus expecting them to come to you.
Thomas Minch
Connect with Deaf and Hard of Hearing community and be present when needed; and connect with State Associations of the Deaf for resources sharing.
Chris Harper
With Tribal Nations, implement strategies in your plan that most effectively use members in the community.
Alyssa Rheingold, Ph.D.
Get to know your community. Who are the populations that may need to be served? Who are the main allies invested, such as grass roots organizations or credible messengers? Create relationships and build trust now.
National Mass Violence Center Resources
MVP, The Mass Violence Podcast: Incorporating Cultural Awareness and Mental Health Care for Mass Violence Survivors
Federal Resources
Increasing Access and Equity, US Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, 2023
Helping Victims of Mass Violence & Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery, and Resources Toolkit, US Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, August 2015
When Police Engage Immigrant Communities: Promising Practices from the Field, US Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office, 2013
Serving Communities of Diverse Cultures and Languages After Mass Violence, Office for Victims of Crime Training & Technical Assistance Center, no date
Specific Considerations for Providing Victim Services, Victim Assistance Training (VAT) Online, US Department of Justice, OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center, September 2023
Tips for Disaster Responders: Cultural Awareness When Working in Indian Country, Post-Disaster, US Department of Health & Human Services/SAMHSA
Telehealth, US Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, ADA.gov
Developing Cultural Competence in Disaster Mental Health Programs: Guiding Principles and Recommendations, US Department of Health & Human Services/SAMHSA, 2003
Victim Service Professionals
Free Remote Sign Language Interpreting Services for Victim Service Providers Now Available! Activating Change, December 2024
Language Access Plan for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency, New York State Office of Victim Services, October 2024 (pdf)
Culturally Responsive Resources, Michigan Victim Advocacy Network, no date
Helping Those Who Help Others: Key Findings from a Comprehensive Needs Assessment of the Crime Victims Field, National Resource Center for Reaching Victims, June 2020 (pdf)
Standards and Indicators for Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice, National Association of Social Workers, 2015 (pdf)
Improving Cultural Competence, US Department of Health and Human Services, SAMHSA, 2014
Community Leaders
Becoming a Culturally Competent Leader, Illinois Leadership Center
Public Health/Hospitals and Healthcare
Moving Forward on Understanding the Public Health Implications of Mass Violence, JAMA Network Open, July 26, 2024
In Search of Cultural Competence, American Psychological Association, March 2015
National Organizations
Activating Change
National Center for Culturally Responsive Victim Services
Pathways to Justice, The ARC National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability
What Is Cultural Competence and How to Develop It, Penn State Extension, May 2023