The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) in partnership with the Global Peace Foundation is launching a new strategy to prevent targeted violence by establishing a Behavioral Threat Assessment Framework. The Framework is a crucial tool for identifying, assessing, and addressing potential threats before they escalate into acts of violence.

This free training is grant-funded and available onsite or as an online webinar. Certified by the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission, this traditional 6-hour training module is also available in 1-hour and 2-hour formats for groups including nonprofits, social service professionals, local governments, and community organizations.

The project goal is to strengthen community resilience by launching an inclusive, referral sources-centered strategy to prevent targeted violence and terrorism. This will involve creating awareness through various initiatives and establishing a behavioral threat assessment framework.

For more information, contact Marcia Deppen with the Maryland Department of Emergency Management at [email protected]. This project was made possible by funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships.