Health Care & Hospitals: Parnerships & Resources for Mass Violence Preparation, Response, Recovery and Mitigation
Thursday, May 21, 2026
3:00 - 4:30 PM EDT
This 17th 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
Jordan Steiger, MPH, MA, LSW
Review the leadership guide and identify your greatest area for improvement. Within the next 60 days, initiate or strengthen at least one partnership (e.g., local law enforcement, public health, victim advocacy organizations, or behavioral health providers). Be sure to schedule a coordination meeting to clarify roles and responsibilities so your team is well-prepared before an MVI occurs.
Michael Schmidt, Ph.D.
Focus on demonstrating the ability to quickly establish a critical communication bridge. This includes training hospital leaders to initiate a direct, named connection with the Joint Operations Center within the first 10 minutes of an incident, using a designated liaison and a pre-identified communication channel.
Anne Seymour
Highlight the integration of Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) resources in hospital settings by ensuring access to materials, educating staff—particularly billing teams—and partnering with victim services. Emphasize engagement with state CVC programs and processes.
NATIONAL MASS VIOLENCE CENTER RESOURCES
NMVC, Mass Violence & Healthcare
NMVC, The Health Care Leaders’ Guide to Mass Violence Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation
NMVC, The Health Care Leaders’ Guide: Collaborators Matrix
NMVC, What is Crime Victim Compensation (Tip Sheet)
NMVC, “At-a-Glance” - The Role of Victim Service Professionals (Tip Sheet)
NMVC, Improving Community Preparedness (ICP)
NMVC, Preparedness (Tip Sheet)
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION RESOURCES
American Hospital Association (AHA) Hospitals Against Violence, Supporting Victims and Communities of Mass Violence Incidents
AHA, Convening Leaders for Emergency and Response (CLEAR)
AHA, Strategies for Medical Surge Management During Public Health Emergencies
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCES
International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) & National Mass Violence Center, Emergency Management Checklist for Victim-based Response to a Mass Violence Incident
National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC), Victim Connect Resource Center
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), Mass Violence Resources
National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA), Community Crisis Response Program
FEDERAL RESOURCES
USDOJ Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Helping Victims of Mass Violence & Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery & Resources Toolkit
USDOJ Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Help for Victims of Terrorism and Mass Violence
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), HIPAA Privacy Rules: A Guide for Law Enforcement
US Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, MVI Incident Command/Joint Operation Center
FEMA, National Incident Management System Basic Guidance for Public Information Officers
National Institutes of Health, Drills and Tabletop exercises