R3 in Pictures: Resilience in the Face of Disaster
Three amazing women – all of whom lost their homes in the California Camp Fire. Are pictured here holding photos of what is left of their homes. They truly are heroic examples of resilience. Photo taken by Cindy McCrea, R3 Consultant in Sacramento, California.
R3 in Pictures: Sun Behind the Smoke
“It has been a sad, crazy few weeks of human suffering. The pain seen in the eyes of those affected by the horrible murders, then fires, evacuations, and personal events has been humbling. I feel fortunate to be able to offer a small element of help.” Quote and photo of the midday sun provided by […]
Active Front Lines: Multiple Wildfires Continue to Impact California
With multiple wildfires continuing to impact California, there have been a few significant updates. The Camp Fire in Butte County, has become the most deadly and destructive wildfire in California history. As of 11/14/2018, there are approximately 48 fatalities and 200 still missing. There have also been 7,000 structures destroyed, most residential homes with 15,000 […]
Active Front Lines: Dangerous Wildfires Threaten Residents During Evacuations
Catastrophic events are simultaneously occurring in the area of Thousand Oaks, CA. Massive wildfires are forcing the emergency evacuation of Ventura County residents while the community collectively grieves in the immediate aftermath of the tragic mass shooting that resulted in twelve fatalities. Victims affected by concurrent tragedies are confronted with challenges they have likely never […]
Active Front Lines: Supporting Those Impacted by Tragedy at Entertainment Venues
As has happened far too many times, we are once again responding to a tragic mass shooting in a public space, this time in Thousand Oaks, California. Initial reports indicate 12 fatalities (including a longtime sheriff’s deputy who had rushed into the crowded bar to help) and 11 wounded. This location was a country music […]
How to Maintain Workplace Safety & Well-being In the Face of Recent Bomb Threats
What We Know So Far: As of Wednesday, October 24th, ten potentially explosive devices have been discovered. Each device appears to be relatively small, crude, and capable of a detonation. Fortunately, however, none have functioned. The devices have been sent either through courier or through the regular mail service, meaning that they have been moved […]
Hate Crimes and the Circles of Impact
Once again as a Nation we are confronted with the unthinkable, a horrific mass shooting that breaks our hearts and fuels our outrage. The attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue on 10/27 is especially poignant, as it occurred in a place of peace and worship, with many of the 11 victims being elderly congregants […]
Active Front Lines: Hurricane Michael Response
R3 is on the ground in Florida and Georgia providing psycho-educational support to people affected by Hurricane Michael. As of this afternoon, we have performed a number of onsite responses for a variety of employers to aid individual employees, families, and communities recover from and prevent trauma due to the powerful storm. We will continue […]
All Threats Are Not The Same
All threats of violence are not the same. Two threats can both be very serious in severity, yet have very different dynamics related to motives, pre-attack warning signs, planning, execution, and lethality. Within the past three days North America experienced a mass shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, and a vehicular mass attack in Toronto, Canada. Details […]