Prevention Resource Finder

web resource

Dept of Homeland Security, KY

Description

This online resource supports congregations in developing a safety plan and working to prevent or support victims of gun violence, domestic violence, or hate crimes. A tool from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Prevention Resource Finder values a community-based approach to violence prevention that includes faith-based, health, education, and law-enforcement organizations.

To connect congregations doing this work to resources, Prevention Resource Finder includes tools for finding expert resources and training, grant opportunities, and information-sharing tools. Users can search for resources for a specific purpose, such as youth violence prevention, or a specific audience, such as faith-based organizations.

Features

Featured resources
Search and Filter tool

Recommended Audience

safety teams, clergy or lay leaders

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

Share Prevention Resource Finder with program leaders in your congregation to help them identify training, research, or grants to support their ministry.
Find information and resources that can help your leadership team develop or improve a congregational safety plan.

Updated: January 08, 2025

About the Contributor

Rev. Shellie Riggs Jordan

Director of Southeast

Rev. Shellie Riggs Jordan is the director of the southeast office in Seymour. She is an American Baptist pastor who served 14 years at First Baptist Church in Seymour as the minister of youth. Prior to her time at FBC, Shellie was the director of youth and children’s ministries at First Presbyterian Church in Seymour. To her work with the Center, Shellie brings more than 24 years of experience working with youth and young adults, as well as a strong background in ecumenical ministry.

Shellie holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University and a Master of Divinity from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. She loves to travel and explore new cultures. She also loves spending time with her husband, Brent, and their kids, Gabe and Casey. Shellie lives in Seymour.