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The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), in partnership with the Virginia State Police, is pleased to announce Domestic Extremism and Violent Extremism Awareness training. Funding for this training is provided through the Department of Homeland Security’s Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant.
Day 1 (Half Day ~ 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm)
Department of Homeland Security’s Community Awareness Briefing (CAB)
This presentation is designed to help participants develop an understanding of violent extremist recruitment tactics and explore ways to prevent such threats at the local level. This is a case studies-based presentation that empowers individuals to intervene.
Virginia Fusion Center’s (VFC) Shield Program
The VFC Shield was established to increase community awareness of criminal and terrorism trends and incidents within the Commonwealth, United States and across the world. The VFC Shield motto is “awareness through information sharing”. Information sharing increases preparedness, mitigation and prevention efforts which makes our communities safer. In addition, VFC Shield connects members with available resources and sector specific content.
Day 2 (Full Day ~ 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
The presenter will provide attendees with an introductory overview of numerous domestic terror groups and criminally subversive subcultures present in communities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States. The training will provide a definition of violent extremism and focus on awareness of individuals and groups that attempt to advance social, political or religious beliefs through force or violence.
At the conclusion of the training, attendees will be better positioned to identify racially and ideologically motivated violent behavior and discern between criminal activity and First Amendment protected speech and actions.
Who Should Attend?
This training is open to sworn law enforcement officers, school and campus security officers, school and campus administration and staff, mental health professionals, faith-based community members, and community members with a desire to learn more about this important topic.
Training Dates & Locations
May 12, 2022 to May 13, 2022
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
University of Lynchburg - Drysdale Student Center - East Room
1501 Lakeside Drive
Lynchburg , VA
May 26, 2022 to May 27, 2022
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Richard Bland College of William and Mary - McNeer Hall
11301 Johnson Road
Petersburg , VA
June 23, 2022 to June 24, 2022
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tidewater Community College - Virginia Beach Campus, Advanced Technology Center, 2nd Floor - Theater
1700 College Crescent
Virginia Beach , VA
July 7, 2022 to July 8, 2022
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Radford University
801 E Main Street
Radford , VA
July 21, 2022 to July 22, 2022
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
University of Mary Washington - Stafford Campus
121 University Blvd
Fredericksburg , VA
August 11, 2022 to August 12, 2022
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Virginia Highlands Community College - Nursing Education Building, Room 110
100 VHCC Drive
Abingdon , VA
August 25, 2022 to August 26, 2022
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location Pending Fairfax Area , VA
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