Mass Violence Incident Information
Incidents of mass violence are human-caused tragedies that can impact whole communities and the country at large. These types of disasters, which include shootings and acts of terrorism, often occur without warning and can happen anywhere.
In the event of a mass violence incident, look to this page for information. Many of the links below will be updated to reflect information specific to the situation.
Incident Date: April 14, 2023
Incident Location: Mā`ili
Application: Mass Violence Application Form – Mā`ili Shooting Incident
Incident Date: January 19, 2020
Incident Location: Diamond Head
Application: Mass Violence Application Form – Diamond Head Shooting/Arson Incident
Incident Date: December 4, 2019
Incident Location: Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
Application: Mass Violence Application Form – Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
You may be eligible for compensation from the Crime Victim Compensation Commission if you were:
- Directly injured in the incident (Medical/ Mental Health Expenses);
- Not injured but engaged in business/educational activities at the site of the mass casualty (Mental Health Expenses Only);
- Witnessed the incident (Mental Health Expenses Only); or
- Relative of a deceased victim (Mental Health and Funeral Expenses Only).
Mass Violence Application – Chinese (Simplified)
Mass Violence Application – Chinese (Traditional)
Mass Violence Application – Chuukese
Mass Violence Application – Ilocano
Mass Violence Application – Japanese
Mass Violence Application – Korean
Mass Violence Application – Marshallese
Mass Violence Application – Samoan
Mass Violence Application – Spanish
Mass Violence Application – Tagalog
Mass Violence Application – Tongan
Mass Violence Application – Vietnamese
The following brochures provide valuable information and tips on recovering from a mass violence incident.
Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Traumatic Event – What to Expect in Your Personal, Family, Work and Financial Life
Tips for Survivors – Coping with Grief After Community Violence
Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Other Traumatic Event – Coping with Retraumatization
Tips for Disaster Responders – Understanding Compassion Fatigue