Preventing Mass Violence in Palm Beach County - Community Conversation, September 9, 2021

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Stoneman-Douglas High School. The Boston Marathon. The Pulse Nightclub. Mass violence events remain a concern and continue to leave many questions unanswered. Evidence shows the best way to prevent mass violence is to interrupt cycles of violent behavior early and effectively address their root cause. Join the FAU College of Social Work & Criminal Justice for an illuminating discussion with our expert panelists as they review the key predictors of violence. They will also introduce the specific services our county is deploying to prevent future acts of mass violence in our communities.

Stoneman-Douglas High School. The Boston Marathon. The Pulse Nightclub. Mass violence events remain a concern and continue to leave many questions unanswered. Evidence shows the best way to prevent mass violence is to interrupt cycles of violent behavior early and effectively address their root cause. Join the FAU College of Social Work & Criminal Justice for an illuminating discussion with our expert panelists as they review the key predictors of violence. They will also introduce the specific services our county is deploying to prevent future acts of mass violence in our communities.

Panelists Include:

• Vaughn Crichlow, Ph.D., FAU School of Criminology & Criminal Justice

• Capt. Randy Foley, PBC Sheriff's Office (PBSO) Behavioral Services Division

• Sandy Sisson, LMHC, Unit Manager, PBSO Behavioral Services Division

• Becky Walker, MSW, COO of Southeast FL Behavioral Health Network

• Gena A. Rowlands, PhD, LCSW, CAP, Senior Planner, PBSO

Date/Time/Location:

Thursday, September 9 from 6-7:15PM via Zoom

Link to Register:

https://bit.ly/community-0921