9/11: The Impacts of This Great Tragedy, Then & Now
The impacts of 9/11 are permanent, pervasive and have had an enduring impact–especially on the first responders from across the nation.
On this week’s FEDtalk, guests will discuss their first-hand accounts and the often not discussed line of duty deaths occurring so long after this tragic day. The shows guests will also discuss the mental health struggles and wellness initiatives over the last two decades, and the effects, transformations and resources borne of this lasting historical legacy.
Host Tony Vergnetti welcomes Dr. Jean Kanokogi, Dr. Julie Tropeano, and Jon Adler to the program.
Dr. Jean Kanokogi, Ph.D., is a 9/11 first responder, Senior Special Agent for the U.S. Government, Director of Mental Health and Peer Support Services for the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), and mental health speaker, advisor and resiliency facilitator.
Dr. Julie Tropeano, DNP, APN-BC, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Shore Healing Psychiatric Services, Clinical Director of the CISM team for the New Jersey Firefighters’ Mutual Benevolant Association, on-call clinician for mental health services at NJ PGA 105 State Corrections, and the New Jersey State Troopers Fraternal Association.
Jon Adler is the former Director of the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), and the current president of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) Foundation. Adler previously served with the United States Attorney’s office in the Southern District of New York as the Chief Firearms Training Officer and was a 9/11 First Responder.
The panel discusses their experiences on September 11, 2001, and in the immediate aftermath. The conversation continues with a discussion on how the terror attacks changed the law enforcement community, most notably, the community’s approach to mental health issues.
Dr. Tropeano explained her role providing culturally competent mental health services to first responders at all levels of government. Dr. Kanokogi echoed the importance of providing care tailored to the unique needs of first responders who experiences stressors at a heightened level compared to the rest of the population.
Finally, the group discusses pivotal efforts by FLEOA to pass legislation expanding access to mental health services for federal law enforcement officers.
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