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Resiliency & Justice Center
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Rebuilding lives through empathy and advocacy—born out of the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center to serve all survivors of violent crime
The Forever One Memorial team asks us to share a reminder of Thursday's meeting. They'll go over what to expect at the groundbreaking, details for their CA outreach event, volunteer opportunities during the VGK season, and more.

🧡 https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BEgNtoirTki7fMyuhCxddQ
September 21, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Trauma reminders can appear
unexpectedly in everyday life—through thoughts,
emotions, physical sensations, commemorations,
media coverage, or new incidents of violence. #1stTuesdaysWithHEART
September 19, 2026 at 12:10 AM
There are many activities to honor and heal from 1 October this year, the details for which can be found on our website. If you know of any other events that may be useful for Route 91 survivors, family, and friends, please let us know (all events will be vetted).
September 17, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Our free online session on Monday at 12pm PT/3pm ET invites participants to explore the practice of mindfulness alongside trained meditation guides to help cultivate calm, deepen self-awareness, and reconnect with the present moment in a supportive, welcoming space.

➡️ rjclarity.eventbrite.com
September 16, 2026 at 10:40 PM
This Saturday (October 19) is our next no-cost Trauma Recovery Yoga session! Join us online at 7pm PT to practice carefully researched techniques intended to moderate symptoms of trauma. RSVP: rjyoga.eventbrite.com
September 16, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Tickets for our 2026 quilt raffle are now available for Route 91 survivors, bereaved relatives, and responders. You can register for a raffle ticket by going to quilts.eventbrite.com by October 31.
September 10, 2026 at 10:20 PM
This September, the Resiliency & Justice Center and our community partners are happy to offer a full slate of no-cost programming to support your wellbeing. We hope you can join us for a workshop, integrative service session, or support group this month.

📅 resiliencyandjustice.org/calendar
September 9, 2026 at 10:45 PM
As details about upcoming Route 91 remembrance events take shape, we wanted to share an important update about the Reading of the Names Ceremony in the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden. The City of Las Vegas has officially decided to move the ceremony to 7pm on October 1.
September 4, 2026 at 10:20 PM
We have a limited number of bus passes for individuals affected by extreme heat who need transportation to safely reach cooling stations and do not have other transportation options. If interested, call 702-455-2433 or email [email protected] to set up an appointment at our office.
September 3, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Dr. Alyssa Rheingold will join us next week for #1stTuesdaysWithHEART. This conversation will help mass violence survivors recognize trauma cues and develop personalized plans for navigating them with greater confidence and self-compassion. RSVP: 1sttuesdays.eventbrite.com
August 27, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Spots are still available for our next equine EMDR session on Saturday evening. This type of intervention has been especially beneficial for individuals, their family members, and service providers. Visit rjhorse.eventbrite.com to learn more or sign up for this free event.
August 25, 2026 at 10:15 PM
The anniversary effect isn't always understood by loved ones of mass violence survivors, as we discussed with Route 91 survivor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Keley Heckman. #1stTuesdaysWithHEART
August 18, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Desert Hope Treatment Center has started a peer support group specifically for firefighters, law enforcement, EMS, dispatchers, and other responders in Las Vegas. You can find details and other resources for responders on our website: ResiliencyAndJustice.org/responder
August 17, 2026 at 6:50 PM
On Monday, meditation specialists Catherine Scherwenka and Elizabeth Flochinni will guide participants toward greater emotional awareness, inner peace, and a renewed sense of presence and connection. Join us for "How to Speak Your Truth with Clarity & Ease" at 12pm PT/3pm ET: rjtruth.eventbrite.com
August 13, 2026 at 10:40 PM
One of our HEART Peer Mentors, Jennifer Ferris, is teaching Zumba with the 10.27 Healing Partnership for those impacted by the 2018 synagogue shooting. Her next class will be on August 17 at JCC Pittsburgh.
August 12, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Struggling with insomnia, anxiety, or hypervigilance after trauma? Trauma Recovery Yoga (TRY) is designed to help rebalance your nervous system and restore a sense of calm and safety. Brenda Hershey of TRY Global is leading our free monthly session this Saturday evening: rjyoga.eventbrite.com
August 12, 2026 at 12:36 AM
We were excited to see this beautiful neurographic art display at Whitney Library by Susan Squarey. Many of our clients know firsthand how useful this practice can be when recovering from trauma and loss. We offer free art therapy sessions online twice a month: rjart.eventbrite.com
August 10, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Thank you so much to the Forever One Memorial volunteers for dropping off these lovely items to our office! You can follow the progress of the memorial and sign up for the newsletter at foreveronememorial.org.
August 7, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Fue un placer compartir información sobre nuestros servicios durante la Semana de Asesoría Legal Externa en el Consulado de México en Las Vegas. Recuerde que nuestros defensores y abogados están aquí para ayudar.
August 6, 2026 at 12:40 PM
First responders and veterans are invited to Onsite's latest program tailored to help them reconnect with the body, regulate the nervous system, and gently reclaim agency over their lives. Scholarships are available for qualified attendees. Learn more: theonsitefoundation.org
July 31, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Next week, we can't wait to meet Keley Heckman, LCSW and Route 91 survivor, during #1stTuesdaysWithHEART. She'll explore the anniversary effect and how significant dates can impact those affected by mass violence, plus the coping strategies that work during these times.
July 31, 2026 at 12:40 AM
We had an incredible time at #NOVA52 learning new skills, sharing our best practices, and meeting victim advocates from across the country. It was an unbelievable honor to be recognized with the Tadini Bacigalupi Jr. Distinguished Program Award for our work!
July 28, 2026 at 11:40 PM
We're often told that healing means walking away from our darkness and toward the light—but our light and our shadow are two sides of the same coin, as Nancy Levin discussed with us during #1stTuesdaysWithHEART.
July 24, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Adam's Place provides free grief peer support groups for children and teens and their caregivers through #CampCope. The latest schedule of Camp Cope events is now available on our website, which we encourage any families working through loss to consider: resiliencyandjustice.org/calendar
July 21, 2026 at 9:45 PM
The Forever One Memorial team asks us to share a reminder of their next townhall this Thursday, 7/23. You can join online at 4pm PT/7pm ET to hear about project milestones, construction and groundbreaking timelines, and more:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hAfMcU2aQ0OenkdRHk2k3w
July 20, 2026 at 10:40 PM