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The Impact of Mass Violence on Individuals and the Community
Tuesday July 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 203/204
Mass violence events are far more frequent and far more deadly than they have been in previous years.  The increase in violence and its substantial media coverage can lead to negative and, sometimes, long lasting effects on the survivors and on the community at large.  In this workshop, we will discuss the psychological, emotional, and practical impacts of mass violence events. We will discuss the risks for long-term trauma and the protective factors that are crucial to personal and community healing and resilience.  The effects of television, news, and social media coverage will also be discussed. Finally, we will define and discuss the importance of trauma-informed care and identify local, state, and federal resources that can assist following a traumatic event in your school or community.
Speakers
avatar for Dawn Bush

Dawn Bush

Crisis Response Training and Outreach Specialist, Department of Criminal Justice Services
The Victims Crisis Assistance and Response Team (VCART) program provides a victim-centered response that is coordinated by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to assist victims following criminal events. The Code of Virginia requires DCJS and the Virginia... Read More →
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Julia Fuller-Wilson

State Crisis Response Coordinator, Department of Criminal Justice Services
Tuesday July 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 203/204
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