CenterLink (FL)
Type 1: Raising Societal Awareness; Type 5: Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Teams
$350,000
CenterLink will equip 350 LGBTQ community-based organizations (CBOs) with prevention education and security resources to raise awareness of targeted violence and terrorism (TVT) in underserved LGBTQ communities. By engaging our active membership of LGBTQ CBOs nationwide, CenterLink will develop awareness-raising material specific to LGBTQ CBO audiences, facilitate educational sessions and security consultations for LGBTQ CBOs’ staff and volunteers, produce a substantial safety and security resource library tailored to LGBTQ CBOs’ unique needs, develop and disseminate culturally specific outreach materials, and implement capacity-building services that equip LGBTQ CBOs to engage and enhance their local TVT prevention networks. This initiative aims to strengthen the capabilities of LGBTQ CBOs to address and prevent targeted violence, ensuring a safer environment for their communities. Additionally, this project will foster collaboration among LGBTQ organizations, enhancing their ability to share best practices and resources, thereby creating a more unified and effective approach to violence prevention. By leveraging the strengths and networks of LGBTQ CBOs, CenterLink aims to build a robust, resilient community capable of addressing and mitigating threats of violence and terrorism.