VOICES Research Project Closes on Sunday, January 17 One Week Left to Participate Our Research Project, "Investigating the Long-Term Impact of Bereavement Due to Terrorism: Factors That Contribute to Trauma, Grief, Growth and Resilience," is evaluating the immediate and ongoing needs of family members following a tragic loss. Family members of those who lost loved ones on 9/11 or in the bombing of Air India Flight 182 in 1985 are invited to participate in an anonymous online questionnaire. Our goal is to understand the collective experiences of victims' family members and in doing so help those impacted by other tragedies. Participants must be related to a victim of one of these events, be at least 18 years of age, and understand English. Identifying information will not be collected. The questionnaire takes approximately 40-50 minutes to complete.
VOICES is working in collaboration with the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime and the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress at the Uniformed Services University to conduct the study, with Dr. Stephen Cozza as the Principal Investigator.
The deadline to complete the questionnaire is Sunday, January 17.
Introducing Our New Living Memorial Website On the 14th anniversary, VOICES launched its next-generation 9/11 Living Memorial Website. The extensive collection of over 70,000 photographs will continue to grow, so that future generations will always remember, in a meaningful way, the 2,977 precious lives lost. The early response to the new site has been very positive, and in the coming months we will be collaborating with family members to enhance and expand the 9/11 Living Memorial. We recently worked with the family of Paul Aquaviva to update his Living Memorial page and would like to share it with you (click on the image above to view his new page). Click here to learn more about participating in the 9/11 Living Memorial Project.
Zadroga Act Reauthorized by Congress Last month, Congress reauthorized the James Zadroga Health and Compensation Act. Funds are now available to extend healthcare programs for responders and survivors suffering from serious medical and mental health issues through 2090 through the World Trade Center Health Program. The program provides treatment for first responders and volunteers who helped with the rescue, recovery and cleanup at the World Trade Center site and related sites in New York City. You may not be aware, but the program also provides services for survivors and evacuees who were in the disaster area or who lived, worked or went to school there. The bill also extends the Victims Compensation Fund for responders and survivors for five more years. VOICES is honored to be working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Mental Health Association of New York City to build awareness about the World Trade Center Health Program and to assist those who qualify in enrolling. To learn more about the World Trade Center Heath Program, visit our website, or phone our Help Line at 855-709-0100.
VOICES New Jersey Resiliency Symposium is April 6 Promoting Resilience in Communities Impacted by Trauma: Identification and Treatment of Long Term Needs Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Rutgers University, Livingston Campus Student Center Registration: 8:30 am Program: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm SAVE THE DATE! We are busy finalizing plans for another insightful day featuring presentations and panel discussions led by accomplished clinicians, authors, and researchers. VOICES is pleased to bring together this group of professionals in the fields of psychology, research, occupational health, and medicine. Watch for more information and registration details in the coming weeks. Visit our website to view highlights from last year's Symposium. | 
