Public Awareness

Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program
http://www.ovc.gov/pdftxt/AEAP_Brochure.pdf
The Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program provides federal funds to support crisis response, consequence management, criminal justice support, crime victim compensation, and training and technical assistance during the aftermath of an incident of terrorism and mass violence (domestic and international).

International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP)
http://www.ovc.gov/intdir/itverp/index.html
The International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP) is intended to reimburse victims for allowable expenses incurred as a result of acts of terrorism occurring outside the United States. OVC offers online applications for financial support. Visit the ITVERP Web pages for details on who is eligible, what expenses are covered, how to apply, and other information about the program.

Terrorism and Mass Violence Topical Page
http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/Topic.aspx?topicid=1
Visit this section of the OVC Web site for organizations, publications, and frequently asked questions related to the issues of terrorism and mass violence.

Coping After Terrorism for Injured Survivors
http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/victim_assistance/brochures-handouts/cope_terror_injured.pdf
The information in this handbook is intended to help injured survivors understand their reactions to an act of terrorism or mass violence. Injured survivors may or may not experience these reactions. This handbook is not intended to be a substitute for the role of professionals with expertise in counseling trauma victims.

Coping After Terrorism for Survivors
http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/victim_assistance/brochures-handouts/cope_terror.pdf
The information in this handbook is intended to help survivors understand reactions to an act of terrorism or mass violence. Survivors may or may not experience these reactions. This handbook is not intended to be a substitute for the role of professionals with expertise in counseling trauma victims.

International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program—2009 Report to Congress
http://www.ovc.gov/intdir/itverp/pdf/ITVERP_2009_ReporttoCongress.pdf
This report outlines the activities and accomplishments of OVC’s International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP) from June 2007 through August 2008. The report includes a background of the program, authorizing legislation, and funding structure; an explanation of the procedures for filing and processing applications for reimbursement; a description of the informational materials, tools, and outreach campaigns targeted at potential claimants and collaborating agencies and partners; a statistical analysis of applications received and victims assisted; lessons learned; and future program goals.

OVC Handbook for Coping After Terrorism
http://www.ovc.gov/publications/infores/cat_hndbk/welcome.html
http://www.ovc.gov/publications/infores/cat_hndbk_spanish/welcome.html (En Espanol)
This handbook provides victims of terrorism with information based on the expertise of mental health, crisis counseling, and victim assistance professionals. The handbook is intended to help these victims understand their reactions to an act of terrorism or mass violence.

Providing Services to Victims Viewing a Trial at Multiple Locations
http://www.ovc.gov/publications/infores/trials_cctv_for_victims/welcome.html
To help victims and survivors of mass violence and terrorism, some courts have ordered the closed-circuit transmission of trial proceedings to multiple locations so that victims may more easily participate in the trial process. This e-pub presents a protocol for providing standardized quality services in a safe haven environment to victims during the trial, sentencing, and other court proceedings of those involved in crimes of mass violence and terrorism.

Resource Guide for Serving U.S. Citizens Victimized Abroad
http://www.ovc.gov/publications/infores/ServingVictimsAbroad/welcome.html
Victim service providers in the United States have a tremendous opportunity to enhance the services that U.S. citizens who are victimized abroad receive. The Resource Guide for Serving U.S. Citizens Victimized Abroad can help victim service providers develop strategic plans and carry out constructive activities to ensure that key personnel, resources, and protocols are in place for effective assistance.

Responding to September 11 Victims: Lessons Learned From the States
http://www.ovc.gov/publications/infores/911lessonslearned/welcome.html
This monograph reflects the frontline perspective of the state Victims of Crime Act administrator agencies that OVC funded to provide services to victims of the 9/11 attacks. The monograph also offers lessons learned to state, federal, and private decision makers for organizing effective responses to mass criminal victimization.

Responding to Terrorism Victims: Oklahoma City and Beyond
http://www.ovc.gov/publications/infores/respterrorism/welcome.html
This report identifies special measures needed to protect the rights and meet the needs of victims of large-scale terrorist attacks involving mass casualties based on lessons learned from the Oklahoma City bombing and other mass casualty events.

Responding to Victims of Terrorism and Mass Violence Crimes: Coordination and Collaboration Between American Red Cross Workers and Crime Victim Service Providers
http://www.ovc.gov/publications/infores/redcross/welcome.html
This booklet, jointly published by OVC and the American Red Cross (ARC), provides information on how ARC staff and volunteers can better assist victims of terrorism and mass violence crimes. It focuses on victims’ rights and needs, OVC resources, victim compensation and assistance, and key differences between the needs of victims of crime and victims of natural disasters.

To search for events commemorating the 11th anniversary of September 11, 2011, conduct a search of the OVC National Calendar of Crime Victim Assistance Related Events. You are invited to browse events and to search for and add information about your own ceremony or event.

• Crisis Response Resources
• Public Safety Resources
• September 11 Resources
• New York City Specific Resources

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Crisis Response Resources

Aircraft Casualty Emotional Support Services
http://www.accesshelp.org/
It is the mission of ACCESS to facilitate the grieving process of people who have been affected by or involved in air disaster-related tragedies by partnering them with volunteers who have been through similar losses years earlier.

National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters
http://www.nvoad.org/
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is the forum where organizations share knowledge and resources throughout the disaster cycle—preparation, response and recovery—to help disaster survivors and their communities.

Where to Turn
http://where-to-turn.org/
Where to Turn’s purpose is to provide crisis relief services for victims of any kind of tragedy by aiding them in obtaining the help they need during the recovery process.

Public Safety Resources

Federal Bureau of Investigation Office of Victim Assistance
http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/victim_assistance
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Office for Victim Assistance (OVA) is responsible for ensuring that victims of crimes investigated by the FBI are afforded the opportunity to receive the services and notification as required by federal law and the Attorney General Guidelines on Victim and Witness Assistance. The OVA manages the day-to-day operational aspects of the Victim Assistance Program in the 56 FBI field offices across the country as well as the FBI’s international offices. In addition, the OVA is responsible for providing training and information that helps to equip FBI agents and other FBI personnel to work effectively with victims.

Friends of Fire Fighters
http://www.friendsoffirefighters.org
Friends of Firefighters is dedicated to addressing the physical, mental health, and wellness needs of New York City’s firefighters and their families. Their ongoing mission is to provide long-term support and services through confidential counseling, wellness services, and other assistance required by firefighters and their families.

Mental Health Association in New Jersey, Inc.
http://www.mhanj.org/
The Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ) strives for mental health for children and adults through advocacy, education, training, and services. The vision of the MHANJ is a statewide community in which people with mental illnesses can achieve full potential, free from stigma and other barriers to care and recovery.

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
http://www.firehero.org/
Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to honor America’s fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the non-profit Foundation has developed and expanded programs that fulfill that mandate. Their mission is to honor and remember America’s fallen fire heroes and to provide resources to assist their survivors in rebuilding their lives.

Northern Virginia Family Services
http://www.nvfs.org/
Northern Virginia Family Service is a private, nonprofit community service organization dedicated to helping individuals and families find new paths to self-reliance and brighter futures. The mission of NVFS is to empower individuals and families to improve their quality of life and to promote community cooperation and support in responding to family needs.

United Way of the National Capital Area
http://www.unitedwaynca.org/
For over 30 years, United Way of the National Capital Area (NCA) has been a recognized leader in community building in the Washington area. Today, United Way NCA coordinates one of the largest annual fundraising campaigns in the country. The campaign disperses millions in funds to almost 900 nonprofit partners—certified by United Way NCA—that provide health and human service programs to Washington area residents. The campaign also includes nine Community Impact Funds, which work to solve complex social issues by directing funds to the most critical areas of need.

September 11 Resources

9-11 Day of Service
http://www.911day.org
The mission of the 9/11 Day Observance is to inspire millions of people to annually pay tribute on the anniversary of 9/11 by voluntarily pledging to perform good deeds, support charitable causes, volunteer and engage in other acts of compassion—honoring the 9/11 victims and survivors, as well as all those that rose in service in response to the attacks, including first responders, recovery workers, volunteers, public safety personnel, and members of the military, and all of their families.

9-11 Flag
http://national911flag.org
The National 9/11 Flag is being restored using retired American Flags from all 50 states. Each retired Flag has its own story, and as they become a part of The National 9/11 Flag, they will forever symbolize the shared triumphs and struggles of the American people.

9-11 Heroes
http://www.9-11heroes.us/
9-11Heroes.US aims to be a memorial site about the 9-11-2001 attack at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, especially honoring the fallen firefighters and other rescue workers who ended up being heroes in this tragedy.

9-11 Memorial of Maryland
http://www.maryland911memorial.org/
The 9/11 Memorial of Maryland will honor the extraordinary heroism, commitment and sacrifice of Maryland’s 9/11 victims, survivors, rescuers, first responders and their families. It will provide a special place of contemplation—a site to remember and to reflect upon the events of September 11, 2001. And it will pay special tribute to the 68 Marylanders who lost their lives that day.

Children of 9-11
http://childrenof911.journalism.cuny.edu/
This website provides information on how 9/11 is shaping the future of this country for our children.

Flight 93 National Memorial
http://www.nps.gov/flni/index.htm
The Flight 93 National Memorial Act was passed designating the crash site near Shanksville, Pennsylvania as a national memorial and appointing the National Park Service as its steward. The Flight 93 National Memorial, encompassing the final resting place of the 40 passengers and crewmembers, will be the nation’s permanent tribute to the heroism of those aboard whose incredible acts of bravery saved countless lives at the cost of their own. Consisting of many complementary parts, the memorial will encompass a vast landscape, transforming what was once a common field into a "Field of Honor."

Garden of Reflection 9-11 Memorial
http://9-11memorialgarden.org/
The Garden of Reflection 9/11 Memorial was created to remember and honor loved ones and all 2,973 killed on September 11, 2001. It is situated in Memorial Park amid the natural beauty of Historical Bucks County farmland in Lower Makefield Township.

National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Fund
http://pentagonmemorial.org/
To preserve the memories of those lost on September 11, 2011 and the day’s tremendous significance in our nation’s history, the Pentagon Memorial Fund, Inc. was formed to raise the necessary funds to build a simple but meaningful memorial near the site of the attack for all to visit. The Pentagon Memorial Fund is also dedicated to developing educational resources and outreach opportunities to help visitors understand the historic significance of the site and the events that occurred on September 11, 2001.

National September 11 Memorial & Museum
http://www.911memorial.org/
The National September 11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993. The Museum will honor the nearly 3,000 victims of these attacks and all those who risked their lives to save others. It will further recognize the thousands who survived and all who demonstrated extraordinary compassion in the aftermath. Demonstrating the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and its impact on communities at the local, national, and international levels, the Museum will attest to the triumph of human dignity over human depravity and affirm an unwavering commitment to the fundamental value of human life.

The Pentagon Memorial
http://www.whs.mil/memorial/
The Pentagon Memorial is designed so that the nation may remember and reflect on the events that occurred on September 11, 2001. The Memorial is free and open to the public seven days a week. Groups and individuals are welcome in the Memorial each day but guided tours are not offered; the Memorial is meant to be experienced on a more personal level.

September 11 News
http://www.september11news.com/
The September 11 News website was created as a permanent Internet archive of the events of September 11, 2001. By archiving one of the most profound, life-changing events of modern human history, September 11, 2001 will never be forgotten.

The September 11th Education Trust
http://www.wtcufg.org/
Evolving from its genesis as the WTC United Family Group—one of the original and largest of the 9/11 community organizations—the September 11th Education Trust produces comprehensive, flexible, and engaging 9/11 and civic literacy education programs that unify and direct our nation’s youth toward informed and effective civic participation.

September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
http://www.peacefultomorrows.org
Peaceful Tomorrows is an organization founded by family members of those killed on September 11th who have united to turn our grief into action for peace. By developing and advocating nonviolent options and actions in the pursuit of justice, they hope to break the cycles of violence engendered by war and terrorism.

September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
http://www.vcf.gov
On January 2, 2011, President Obama signed into law the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-347) (Zadroga Act). Title II of the Zadroga Act reactivates the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 that operated from 2001-2003 and requires a Special Master, appointed by the Attorney General, to provide compensation for any individual (or a personal representative of a deceased individual) who suffered physical harm or was killed as a result of the terrorist-related aircraft crashes of September 11, 2001 or the debris removal efforts that took place in the immediate aftermath of those crashes. The Zadroga Act expands the pool of applicants eligible for the Fund to include individuals who experienced injuries associated with the attacks or subsequent debris removal.

On May 18, 2011, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that Sheila L. Birnbaum will head the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund program. On August 31, 2011, the Special Master published the Final Rule for the operation of the VCF in the Federal Register.

Tribute WTC Visitor Center
http://www.tributewtc.org/index.php
Tribute WTC Visitor Center offers visitors to the World Trade Center site a place where they can connect with people from the September 11th community. Through walking tours, exhibits and programs, the Tribute WTC Visitor Center offers "Person to Person History," linking visitors who want to understand and appreciate these historic events with those who experienced them.

Tuesday’s Children
http://tuesdayschildren.org/
The vision of Tuesday’s Children is to fulfill "The Promise" of supporting the 9/11 children into adulthood while continuing to address the evolving needs of this population. They will help families and children who have been similarly impacted by global acts of terrorism and share our knowledge and experience with other organizations responding to international terrorism.

Voices of September 11th
http://voicesofseptember11.org/dev/index.php
VOICES of September 11th provides information, support services and annual commemorative events for 9/11 families, rescue workers and survivors; commemorates the lives and stories of September 11th; promotes public policy reform on prevention, preparedness and response to terrorism, and building bridges between international communities changed by terrorism.

World Cares Center
http://worldcares.org
Founded in the aftermath of 9/11 by spontaneous unaffiliated community volunteers, World Cares Center’s mission is to foster safe and effective disaster response and resilient recovery within communities.

WTC Survivor’s Network
http://www.survivorsnet.org/index.html
Staffed entirely by volunteers, most of whom are themselves survivors, the World Trade Center Survivors’ Network employs a wide range of initiatives and activities to serve survivors.

New York City Specific Resources

Disaster Chaplaincy Services
http://www.disasterchaplaincy.org/
Disaster Chaplaincy Services is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, nonsectarian organization whose purpose is to assure skilled and appropriate interdisciplinary spiritual care for all people affected by disasters in the New York tri-state area. We do this by recruiting, screening, orienting, training, educating, deploying and supervising chaplains on behalf of the religious communities of the tri-state region.

Mental Health Association of New York City
http://www.mha-nyc.org
Mental Health Association of New York City is a nonprofit organization that addresses mental health needs in New York City and across the nation. It is a local organization with national impact and has a three-part mission of services, advocacy and education. MHA-NYC identifies unmet needs and develops culturally sensitive programs to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness while promoting the importance of mental health.

New York City Fire Department
http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/home2.shtml
As first responders to fires, public safety and medical emergencies, disasters and terrorist acts, the New York City Fire Department protects the lives and property of New York City residents and visitors.

New York City Fire Department Counseling Services Unit
http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/units/csu/index.shtml
The New York City Fire Department Counseling Service Unit staff provide mental health evaluations, direct treatment, and appropriate referrals to active firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics and member’s families, family liaisons, family members of deceased members, and retirees.

New York City Office of the Mayor
http://nyc.gov/mayor
Michael R. Bloomberg is the 108th Mayor of the City of New York. He was first elected in November 2001, two months after the terrorist attacks on 9/11.

New York City Police Foundation
http://www.nycpolicefoundation.org/netcommunity/
The New York City Police Foundation, Inc. was established in 1971 by business and civic leaders as an independent, non-profit organization to promote excellence in the NYPD and improve public safety in New York City. The Police Foundation supports programs designed to help the NYPD keep pace with rapidly evolving technology, strategies and training.

New York Disaster Interfaiths Network
http://www.n-din.org/
New York Disaster Interfaiths Network is a national network of disaster interfaith organizations working together to reduce disaster-caused human suffering through the exchange of information and cooperative support.

United Way of New York City
http://www.unitedwaynyc.org/
United Way of New York City connects people, resources and ideas to create a thriving community characterized by income stability, educational success, and healthy people. They believe that everyone has a role in building a better future for all. They inspire bold goals, bring together broad coalitions, and make game-changing choices to accelerate progress.

October 3, 2011: Special Master Sheila L. Birnbaum Announces Opening of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. (U.S. Department of Justice Briefing Room)

September 11, 2011: Vice President Biden Marks 9/11 Anniversary at the Pentagon. (White House Blog)

September 11, 2011: President Obama’s Message to 9/11 Families. (White House Blog)

September 11, 2011: President Obama and First Lady Join Services to Commemorate Tenth Anniversary of 9/11. (White House Blog)

September 10, 2011: The First Family Pays Tribute to 9-11 Victims by Joining a Service Project. (White House Blog)

September 10, 2011: "A Debt We Can Never Repay." (White House Blog)

September 9, 2011: The Justice Blog posted Remembering 9/11. (White House Blog)

September 9, 2011: The Justice Blog posted photos and details of activities of the Justice Department in Remembering 9/11. (U.S. Department of Justice Briefing Room)

September 9, 2011: Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Department of Justice’s 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony. (U.S. Department of Justice Briefing Room)

September 9, 2011: Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial’s 9/11 Commemorative Ceremony. (U.S. Department of Justice Briefing Room)

September 8, 2011: Op-ed by President Obama in USA Today: Let’s reclaim the post-9/11 unity. (White House Briefing Room)

September 8, 2011: Vice President Biden on Remembering 9/11: "We are a Nation about Possibilities". (White House Blog)

September 7, 2011: The Justice Blog posted remarks from Assistant Attorney General Lisa Monaco from the National Security Division’s 9/11 Commemoration.

August 29, 2011: Special Master Sheila L. Birnbaum Announces Final Rule to Govern 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. (U.S. Department of Justice Briefing Room)

August 27, 2011: Weekly Address: Coming Together to Remember. (White House Blog)

July 21, 2011: The Justice Blog posted Town Halls Scheduled for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. (U.S. Department of Justice Briefing Room)

June 21, 2011: The Justice Blog posted A Message from the Special Master for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. (U.S. Department of Justice Briefing Room)

June 21, 2011: Special Master Sheila L. Birnbaum Announces Draft Regulations to Govern 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. (U.S. Department of Justice Briefing Room)

May 18, 2011: Attorney General Holder Names Sheila L. Birnbaum as Special Master of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. (U.S. Department of Justice Briefing Room)

May 2, 2011: President Obama remembers the families of the victims of 9/11 and calls on Americans to reflect on the unity of that tragic day. (White House Blog)