Mass Violence or Terrorism

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The Resiliency Center is now available as a resource hub for those impacted. Learn more: https://resiliency-center.org/bourbonstattack/

Please refer to immediate practical matters for additional urgent needs and concerns. This section gives a quick overview of specific types of crimes or incidents that you may have experienced. At the end of each section is a list of related resources under Agencies involved.

Contact info for agencies involved is in RESOURCES.

On January 1, 2025, a tragic terror attack occurred on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. After mass violence or terrorism incidents, federal agencies become involved in the investigation, recovery, and victim assistance process, working closely with local and state agencies.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) typically sets up a Family Assistance Center (FAC) where survivors and/or family members of those impacted can retrieve belongings, and be connected with local, state, and federal resources. If families do not live near the mass violence site, the response team will assist remotely.

  • In addition to the return of personal effects and belongings, the FAC offers: crisis, financial, legal and emergency housing assistance, needs assessments, and mental health services.

  • The FAC is typically open on a short-term basis (days to weeks) with various agencies on site and no media allowed (for privacy).

  • After the FBI departs, many communities develop a Resiliency Center to support the intermediate and long-term needs of those impacted, including mental health support.

  • There is a New Orleans Resiliency Center.

  • The Fourteens Foundation is planning a memorial for the January 1 terror attack: https://fourteensfoundation.org/.

  • The National Mass Violence Center (NMVC) provides information to communities after mass violence and has self-help resources for survivors: https://nmvvrc.org/survivors/self-help.

  • Learn more about the FBI’s Victim Services Programs: https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/victim-services/.

Agencies involved

See Types of Crime related to the specific type of violence you experienced for detailed information; Crime Victims’ Compensation (CVC) (financial help); Federal crimes; Office for Victims of Crime; National Mass Violence Center; List of all related resources