ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING FOR HOUSES OF WORSHIP
Empower your congregation with life-saving active shooter training.
Faith-based communities gather for peace, connection, and solace, but these spaces are not immune to violence. Protecting your congregation is a critical responsibility, ensuring a secure environment where worshippers can focus on their faith without fear. ALICE Training® equips houses of worship with proactive strategies to save lives during emergency situations.
The Need for Active Shooter Training in Houses of Worship
Tragic active shooter incidents targeting faith-based organizations in the United States highlight the urgent need for comprehensive preparation.
Ensuring safety without compromising hospitality is a significant challenge for religious leaders. Churches, synagogues, mosques, and other places of worship must balance open doors and welcoming environments with the responsibility of protecting congregants during weekly services and special large gatherings.
ALICE Training® offers tailored, proactive solutions that address these unique needs while respecting the values and practices of worship spaces.
Key Features of ALICE Training for Houses of Worship
The ALICE Method (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) is a trauma-informed, age-and-ability-appropriate, options-based approach that empowers faith communities to respond effectively to active shooter situations. ALICE Training® focuses on proactive responses that go beyond traditional lockdowns, giving congregants the tools they need to make life-saving decisions in real time.
Benefits of ALICE Training® for Faith Communities
Faith communities that implement ALICE Training® experience a wide range of benefits:
Increased Preparedness
Leaders, staff, and congregants feel confident knowing they are equipped with practical, actionable response strategies.
Protection During Large Gatherings®
Services, events, and high-traffic holidays pose unique challenges; ALICE ensures your community is ready to respond.
Peace of Mind
Effective emergency plans give church leaders and attendees reassurance that safety is a priority.
Custom Solutions
Each training is tailored to meet the specific needs of your congregation and facilities.
Stories of Success: How ALICE Has Helped Faith Communities
The impact of ALICE Training® on faith-based communities is undeniable.
Stephen Weiss, Tree of Life Synagogue Survivor
During the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, Stephen Weiss credited his ALICE Training® for helping him make life-saving decisions. His training empowered him to recognize the sound of gunfire, assess his surroundings, and evacuate to safety.
Watch Stephen’s story here
The ALICE Difference
Enhance Protection of Your Faith Community Today
Implementing ALICE Training® in your house of worship is simple, but it starts with assessing your current safety measures.
Next Steps:
- Assess Your Current Protocols: Schedule a risk assessment to evaluate the safety of your facilities.
- Schedule Training: Work with ALICE National Trainers to plan training for your staff members, volunteers, and congregants.
- Utilize Resources: Access additional tools, such as lesson plans, communication strategies, and templates to support ongoing preparedness.
ALICE Training® gives faith communities the tools, confidence, and peace of mind needed to navigate dangerous situations effectively and survive an active shooter event. Equip your congregation with life-saving strategies tailored to the unique needs of houses of worship.
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