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National Mass ViolenceVictimization Resource CenterMaster Acronym List for Victim Assistance ProfessionalsIndexAcronyms for Mass Violence Incidents: State and Local Levels Page 1-8National Nongovernmental Organizations . Page 8Federal Agencies and Relevant Laws . Page 8-12Acronyms for Mass Violence Incidents: State and Local LevelsThere are many acronyms that victim assistance, allied professionals, or anyone working with victims,survivors, or communities should be familiar with in all readiness, response, and resilience activities relevantto mass violence incidents.Below are acronyms for state and local agencies and organizations and leaders; plans, policies, procedures andprocesses; laws; victim/survivor assistance and victims’ rights; and terminology used in training and technicalassistance FAfter-Action ReportAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990Anti-Terrorism Emergency Assistance Program (USDOJ Office for Victims of Crime)Attorney GeneralAuthority Having JurisdictionAll Hazards Response PlanArea of OperationsArea of ResponsibilityApplied Public Health TeamAmerican Red Cross (state, regional and local chapters)Amateur Radio Emergency ServicesAction Request FormBBERTBHBuilding Emergency Response TeamBehavioral Health1

Civil Air PatrolCapability Assessment ReportCommunity-based OrganizationChemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear or ExplosiveCommunity-based Victim ServicesCoordinated Community Response TeamComprehensive Emergency Management PlanChief Executive OfficerCounty Emergency Operations CenterCommunity Emergency Response TeamCritical Infrastructure ProtectionCommunity Impact StatementCritical Incident Stress DebriefingCriminal Justice SystemConsequence Management TeamContinuity of GovernmentConsequence ManagementCommunicationsCrime Victim CompensationConcept of OperationsChief Operating OfficerContinuity of Operations PlanCommand PostCounty Public Health UnitCrisis ManagementCrisis Response Team (also called “Crisis Action Team”)Crime Scene InvestigationCivil Support TeamDDADBHDBHDECONDHSDMADMATDistrict Attorney (also called “Prosecutor”)Department of Behavioral HealthDisaster Behavioral HealthDecontamination (including Area/Process)Department of Homeland SecurityDisaster Management AreaDisaster Medical Assistance Team2December 2018

DMHDMHSDMHTDMORTDOHDOTDPMUDRGDSFDULL SWORDDepartment of Mental HealthDisaster Mental Health ServicesDisaster Mental Health TeamDisaster Mortuary Operational Response TeamDepartment of HealthDepartment of TransportationDisaster Portable Morgue UnitDisaster Readiness GroupDisaster Staging FacilityNuclear Safety y AssistanceEmergency Alert SystemEmergency Broadcast SystemEmergency Communications CenterEmergency DepartmentEmergency Digital Information SystemElectronic Health RecordsExtremely Hazardous Substance (environmental health and safety)Emergency ManagementEmergency Medical AgencyEmergency Management Assistance CompactEmergency Management GroupEmergency Management Information SystemEmergency Management ProgramEmergency Medical Services (or “System”)Emergency Medical TechnicianExecutive Order (from Governor or regional/county/city leadership)Emergency Operations CenterExplosive OrdnanceEmergency Operations FacilityExecutive Officer of the GovernorEmergency Operations Plan (also “Emergency Operating Procedures”)Emergency Public InformationEmergency RoomEmergency Response Team – AdvanceEmergency Response Team – NationalEmergency Support Function3

FFACFamily Assistance CenterFADED GIANT Nuclear reactor radiological incident/accidentFRFFederal Response FrameworkGGARGISGovernor’s Authorized RepresentativeGeographic Information SystemHHAHANHAZMATHCOHICSHIPAAHMHRTHSEMAHVAHousing AssistanceHealth Alert NetworkHazardous MaterialsHealthcare OrganizationHospital Incident Command CenterHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability ActHazardous MitigationHostage Rescue TeamHomeland Security Emergency Management AgencyHazard Vulnerability ent Action PlanIncident CommanderIncident Command PostIncident Command SystemIdentificationImprovised Explosive DeviceIntegrated Emergency Management SystemIncident Management Planning TeamIncident Management SystemIncident Management TeamIncident Response Coordination TeamInformation Technology4

JJEOCJFOJICJOCJoint Emergency Operations CenterJoint Field OfficeJoint Information CenterJoint Operations CenterKKSAKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesLLALANLEALEMARSLEPCLFALHALHMOLOGSLegal Aid (also called “Legal Assistance”)Local Area NetworkLaw Enforcement AgencyLaw Enforcement Mutual Aid Radio SystemLocal Emergency Planning CommitteeLead Federal AgencyLocal Health AuthorityLocal Hazard Mitigation RTMOUMRCMSCCMission AssignmentMutual Aid AgreementMulti-Agency Coordination CenterMulti-Agency Coordination SystemMultiple Casualty Incident (also called “Mass Casualty Incident”)Medical ExaminerMobile Emergency Radiological LaboratoryMobile Emergency Response SystemMulti-Faith CommunityMental HealthMental Health Response Team (also called “Mental Health Team”)Memorandum of Understanding (also called “Memorandum of Agreement”)Medical Reserve CorpMedical Surge Capacity and Capability5

MSUMVIMedical Support UnitMass Violence IncidentNNANBCNGNGONeeds Assessment (also called “Victim or Client Needs Assessment”)Nuclear, Biological, ChemicalNational GuardNon-Governmental Organization (also called “Non-profit Organization”)OOCTOOEMOEPOMEOPCOMOPDIVOSCOffice of Chief Technology OfficerOffice of Emergency Management (state/regional/local)Office of Emergency PreparednessOffice of the Medical ExaminerOperational CommandOperating DivisionOn-Scene ic Assistance/Public Affairs/Public Address SystemPosition ChecklistPolice Department (usually preceded by name of police department)Psychological First AidPublic HealthPublic InformationPublic Information OfficerPoint of ContactPoint of DistributionPersonal Protective EquipmentPublic Service AnnouncementPeople with Special NeedsPost-traumatic Stress DisorderRRACESRCRDFRadio Amateur Civil Emergency ServicesResponse Center (also called “Reception Center,” “Reunification Center,” or “Recovery Center”)Rapid Deployment Force6

RECRHARPResCRoPRRCCRegional Emergency CoordinatorRegional Health AdministratorResponse PlanResiliency CenterReturn of PropertyRegional Response Coordination ESMHASOSOCSOPSOUSPSPASPRSTARCSUASearch and RescueState Animal Response TeamSystem-based Victim ServicesStandardized Emergency Management SystemState Emergency Operations CenterState Hazard Mitigation and Recovery TeamSituation ReportState and Local AssistanceSocial MediaStrategic Metropolitan Assistance and Recovery TeamsSubject Matter ExpertState Mental Health AuthoritySafety OfficerState Operations CenterStandard Operating ProcedureStatement of UnderstandingService ProviderService Provider AreaSkills for Psychological RecoveryState Area CommandShared Use AgreementTTRANSCAERTSATransportation Community Awareness and Emergency ResponseTrauma Service AreaUUCUCCUSARUnified CommandUnified Command CenterUrban Search and Rescue7

VVALVAPVIPVISVMATVNVOADVOADVOCAVOLAGSVSVTVolunteer Agency LiaisonVictim Assistance Professional (also called “Victim Advocate”)Victim Identification ProfileVictim Impact StatementVeterinary Medical Assistance TeamVictim NotificationVoluntary Organizations Active in DisasterVolunteer Organizations & DonationsVictims of Crime Act (VOCA) (provides funding for victim/survivor assistance)Voluntary AgenciesVictim/Survivor ServicesVicarious Trauma (also referred to as “Secondary Trauma Stress”)National Nongovernmental CNCFNGANMVVRCNEMANOVANSASAUSCMVOADVOLAGSAmerican Red CrossChemical Transportation Emergency CenterInternational Association of Chiefs of PoliceInternational Association of Fire FightersNational Association of Attorneys GeneralNational Association of Crime Victim Compensation BoardsNational Association of VOCA Assistance AdministratorsNational Center for Victims of CrimeNational Compassion Fund (NCVC)National Governors AssociationNational Mass Violence Victimization Resource CenterNational Emergency Management AssociationNational Organization for Victim AssistanceNational Sheriffs AssociationSalvation ArmyU.S. Conference of MayorsVoluntary Organizations Active in DisasterVoluntary AgenciesFederal Agencies and Relevant LawsMany Federal agencies have substantial roles in providing leadership and support in all readiness, responseand resilience efforts related to mass violence incidents (MVIs) and many national nongovernmentalorganizations also coordinate crisis response efforts following a MVI. This list features acronyms for federalagencies, federal leadership for MVI responses, relevant federal laws, and policies and procedures.8

AADAACFAoAATSDRAGAEAPAFRCCANGARNGATFATSDRAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990Administration for Children and Families (HHS)Administration on Aging (HHS)Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (HHS)Attorney General (USDOJ)Anti-terrorism Emergency Assistance Program (OVC)Air Force Rescue Coordination CenterAir National GuardArmy National GuardBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (USDOJ)Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (HHS)BBIABureau of Indian Affairs (DOI)CCDCCEPPOCERCLACERTCGCMHSCVRACenters for Disease Control and PreventionChemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office (EPA)Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability ActCommunity Emergency Response Team (FEMA)Coast GuardCenter for Mental Health ServicesCrime Victims’ Rights Act (Federal)DDEADDHDOCDoDDOEDHSDOIDOJDOLDOTDrug Enforcement Administration (USDOJ)Disaster Distress Helpline (HHS)Department of Commerce)Department of DefenseDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of the InteriorDepartment of JusticeDepartment of LaborDepartment of Transportation9

DSCADefense Support to Civil AuthorityEEADBEDEPAEmergency Authorities Database (DoD)Department of EducationEnvironmental Protection FRPFederal Aviation AdministrationFederal Assessment TeamFederal Communications CommissionFederal Bureau of Investigation (USDOJ)Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS)Federal Emergency Response TeamFood and Drug AdministrationFederal Hazard Mitigation OfficerFederal National Radio SystemFederal Radiological Emergency Response PlanFederal Radiological Monitoring and Assessment Center (DOE)Federal Response FrameworkGGMSGSAGrants Management System (across all Federal agencies)General Services AdministrationHHHSHIPAAHSEEPHSPOHUDHealth and Human ServicesHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability ActHomeland Security Exercise and Evaluation ProgramHomeland Security Presidential DirectiveDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentIICEIHSImmigration and Customs EnforcementIndian Health Service10

LLFALead Federal AgencyMMACDISMilitary Assistance for Civil Disturbances NOAANOCNRCCNRPNTSBNational Warning System (FEMA)National Disaster Medical System (DoD, HHS, DHS & VA)National Emergency Coordination Center (FEMA)National GuardNational Institutes of HealthNational Incident Management System (FEMA)National Interagency Incident Management SystemNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (CDC)National Infrastructure Protection Plan (DHS)National Integration Center (NIMS/FEMA)National Joint Terrorism Task Force (FBI)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (DOC)National Operations CenterNational Response Coordination Center (FEMA)National Response Plan (also called “National Response Framework”)National Transportation Safety BoardOOSHAOVCOVWOVCTTACOccupational Health and Safety Administration (DOL)Office for Victims of Crime (USDOJ)Office on Violence Against Women (USDOJ)OVC Training and Technical Assistance CenterPPHMSAPFOPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT)Principal Federal Officer11