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DHS, along with our partners at all levels of government, will continue to help community leaders prepare for and respond to a range of public safety challenges.

Below is a variety of DHS resources that may be helpful to leaders of faith-based communities, organizations, and institutions when facing heightened threats of targeted violence and terrorism.
      
      Resources for Community Organizations and Service ProvidersImage
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                                                      Training and course offerings, services, and funding resources for community organizations to address targeted violence.
                                                        Resources for Community Organizations and Service Providers
                                                                          
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                                                      Physical security and community resources, including PSAs, Faith-Based/Houses of Worship, School Safety, and broader counterterrorism/targeted violence programs related to at-risk communities and publicly accessible locations.
                                                        Security and Resilience Resources for At-Risk Communities
                                                                          
                      Protecting Houses of Worship Landing PageImage
              Hands, cupped together as if in worship, with sunlight and a cloudy sky behind them.
                                                      A first stop shop for guidance and resources to inform Faith-based organizations and places of worship on security-based decisions.
                                                        Protecting Houses of Worship Landing Page
                                                                          
                      Protecting Places of Worship: Six Steps to Enhance Security Against Targeted ViolenceImage
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                                                      Six steps from CISA that can help protect places of worship against potential threats of targeted violence in a cost-effective manner that maintains an open and welcoming environment.
                                                        Protecting Places of Worship: Six Steps to Enhance Security Against Targeted Violence
                                                                          
                      Protecting Places of Worship: Perimeter Security ConsiderationsImage
              Image of a general house of worship with praying hands on the side, over a dark blue background with a faint image of chain link behind it representing physical security.
                                                      This CISA infographic outlines low-to-no cost solutions to help implement suggested practices and highlights ways to identify funding for security improvements.
                                                        Protecting Places of Worship: Perimeter Security Considerations
                                                                          
                      Immigration Relief in Emergencies or Unforeseen CircumstancesImage
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                                                      Unforeseen circumstances, such as natural catastrophes (hurricanes, etc.), national emergencies (public health emergencies), or severe illness (including COVID), can sometimes affect the processing of your USCIS application, petition, or immigration request.
                                                        Immigration Relief in Emergencies or Unforeseen Circumstances
                                                                          
                      Allied Against Hate: A Toolkit for Faith CommunitiesImage
              White text on a dark blue background that reads "Allied Against Hate: A Toolkit for Faith Communities". A series of lighter blue stars appear in an arc from top to bottom.
                                                      This toolkit describes practical steps faith communities can take to prevent acts of hate, discrimination, and bias, and to demonstrate solidarity with targeted communities if such acts tragically do occur.
                                                        Allied Against Hate: A Toolkit for Faith Communities
                                                                          
                      "If You See Something, Say Something®" Campaign ResourcesImage
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                                                      Materials to help community leaders, public safety officials, and faith-based organizations/places of worship encourage community members to report signs of suspicious activity to local authorities and help prevent terrorism-related incidents.
                                                        "If You See Something, Say Something®" Campaign Resources
                                                                          
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                                                      The Prevention Resource Finder provides stakeholders with information on the resources needed to help prepare for and prevent targeted violence and terrorism across our country.
                                                        Prevention Resource Finder
                                                                          
                      Resources for Individuals on the Threat of DoxingImage
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                                                      This infographic defines what doxing is and outlines proactive steps individuals can take to prevent themselves from doxing.
                                                        Resources for Individuals on the Threat of Doxing
                                                                          
                      Mitigating Harm from Violent Visual Content: CP3 Prevention ResourceImage
              Text on screen: Mitigating Harm from Violent Visual Content: CP3 Prevention Resource with the CP3 wordmark and DHS Seal on a blue background with lighter blue circles
                                                      In the wake of an act of targeted violence or terrorism, individuals and communities may be exposed to violent images, videos, and other disturbing content. This resource provides practical, evidence-based guidance to help protect communities, families, and individuals, while also decreasing the likelihood of violence.
                                                        Mitigating Harm from Violent Visual Content
                                                                          
                      Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships OverviewImage
              Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships Overview white text on dark background with the CP3 wordmark and DHS seal in the bottom right-hand corner.
                                                      The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) seeks a resilient America where communities are united to help end targeted violence and terrorism. This resource provides an overview of CP3's mission, vision, and activities.
                                                        Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships Overview
  
    
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