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The United Nations Office of Drug Control & Crime Prevention presents…

The United Nations Office of Drug Control & Crime Prevention presents…. THE TERRORISM PREVENTION BRANCH. Began operations in Vienna in April 1999. Terrorism is a global menace.

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  1. The United Nations Office of Drug Control & Crime Prevention presents…

  2. THE TERRORISM PREVENTION BRANCH Began operations in Vienna in April 1999

  3. Terrorism is a global menace “Terrorism is a global menace, which clearly calls for global action. Individual actions by Member States, whether aimed at State or non-State actors, cannot in themselves provide a solution. We must meet this threat together.” - Secretary-General Kofi Annan Address to the UN General Assembly 21 September 1998

  4. Based in New York Focal point for legal matters pertaining to terrorism e.g. international conventions and protocols OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS (OLA)

  5. PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES OF TPB • Promote international cooperation in terrorism prevention • Conduct research activities on terrorism in all its forms and manifestations • Engage in technical cooperation activities in efforts to prevent terrorism

  6. Activities of the Terrorism Prevention Branch Databases of International Terrorist incidents Threat Assessment TPB Preparing technical co-operation manuals Research Projects

  7. The TPB Manual Series • Assisting Victims of Terrorism: A UN Manual for Helpers • Media Coverage of Terrorism: A Guide For Journalists and Law Enforcement Officers • Bomb Threat Analysis and Response • A Manual for Dealing with Hostage Situations • Legal Aspects and Best Practices Pertaining to Terrorism • Recognizing Early Warning Signals of Terrorist Escalation (including potential use of weapons of mass destruction)

  8. Assisting Victims of Terrorism: A UN Manual for Helpers I. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW II. PREVENTION OF VICTIMIZATION III. WHEN TERROR STRIKES: DURING AN INCIDENT IV. POST-INCIDENT RECOVERY V. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS VI. RESOURCE LISTS

  9. MANUAL DEVELOPMENT Stage 1Production of manual with support of consultant Stage 2Reviewed by an expert working group Stage 3Revision of manual Stage 4Manual ready for dissemination 7-8 months US$120,000per manual TOTAL COST FOR THE SERIES = 6 x $120,000 = $720,000

  10. OUTCOME A “toolbox” of technical cooperation manuals that will improve the capability of Member States to: • Prevent a potential terrorist incident BEFORE it occurs • Prevent escalation DURING an incident (e.g.containing and minimizing damage) • Engage in assessment and recovery efforts AFTER an incident

  11. TERRORISM PREVENTION BRANCH Thank you for your kind attention

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