Over the past decade, several devastating mass shootings and a rise in hate crimes left houses of worship feeling vulnerable and looking for ways to protect their congregants. Aiming to understand the threat houses of worship face, A-Mark Foundation has identified 59 violent attacks targeting congregants, clergy, or staff at a house of worship between January 2012 and December 2022. This report examines the different types of attacks carried out and the motivations of the 58 total perpetrators of those 59 attacks.
Mitigating Attacks On Houses Of Worship - Security Guide
Acts of targeted violence against houses of worship are a real - and growing - problem in the United States. This guide was prepared to help faith-based organizations develop a comprehensive security strategy, adapted to the unique circumstances of every church, mosque, synagogue, temple, and other sites of religious practice across the country.
The opinions or conclusions of the authors reflected in the open source articles and resources is not endorsed and/or does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Virginia Fusion Center. The sources have been selected to provide you with event information to highlight available resources designed to improve public safety and reduce the probability of becoming a victim of a crime.
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