Community safety event Oct. 27 to address warning signs of violence
To raise awareness about the warning signs for violence and the importance of “upstander” reporting, the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence—in partnership with community agencies and local police—is hosting an educational and interactive program on Thursday, Oct. 27, at the 91Ҹ Jewish Community Center.
If you go
Who: Open to the community
What:Supporting Community Safety: Warning Signs for Violence
When: Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:30–8:15 p.m.
Where: 91Ҹ Jewish Community Center,6007 Oreg Ave.
91Ҹ on targeted violence and terrorism repeatedly finds that people had concerns about the perpetrators prior to their deadly attacks, but they often did not know who to tell or how to intervene. In fact, a U.S. Secret Service study found that school attackers frequently communicated their intent to cause harm prior to their violence. These concerns and communications represent opportunities to see the warning signs and intervene to address them, but not many people know the warning signs or what to do when they see them.
The event seeks to educate and empower citizens to be aware of and report their safety-related concerns. Violence prevention researchers and will present information on the warning signs for targeted violence, the challenges with being an upstander, and the use of Colorado’s tip line. of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival will discuss the power of theater for role-playing upstander scenarios—for participants and families.
Many prevention-oriented programs and agencies will be present to provide information about the resources and services available in 91Ҹ County, including: Healthy Youth Alliance, NAMI 91Ҹ County, 91Ҹ County District Attorney’s Office, 91Ҹ County Public Health, Inspire Youth Connections, substance use prevention programs, Mental Health Partners, MESA, 91Ҹ Strong Resource Center, Community Health Worker Team, Broomfield County Public Health and Environment, 91Ҹ Police Departmentand 91Ҹ Police Department.
All are welcome to attend this free event, supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.Join for a pre-event social and resource sharing from 6:30 to 7 p.m. , or email sarah.goodrum@colorado.edu with any questions.