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Jewish Camps: Assessments and Security

June 5, 2025 Abigail Miller
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This document provides assessment guidance to security directors who support Jewish camps and equips camp leadership with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance camp safety and security.

While this document is primarily focused on overnight camps with dedicated property, the practices discussed may apply to day camps as well.

Security directors are routinely tasked with conducting camp Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessments (TVRAs) and advising camp leadership on how to best mitigate observed vulnerabilities. This document discusses the challenges of conducting a camp TVRA, areas in which to improve camp security, and security tips for camp directors.

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