Following the attacks committed in France in 2015 and 2016, French President François Hollande commissioned Juliette Méadel, Secretary of State for Victim Support, to submit proposals for the creation of a national resource and resilience center. Psychological injuries are becoming a major public health issue, not just for victims of terrorism, but for all victims of violence.
Who we are
Our history
Françoise Rudetzki, who died in May 2022, was entrusted with the mission of prefiguring the center. Victim of a terrorist attack in 1983, she was recognized for her militant and committed career. She founded the "SOS attentats" association, which worked for the recognition and support of victims of terrorism by the State. She initiated several important measures for victims of terrorism, notably the creation of the Victims' Guarantee Fund. In December 2016, Françoise Rudetzki submitted a report entitled "For a resource and resilience center: repairing and caring for life".
The main mission of the Centre national de ressources et de résilience is to improve and disseminate knowledge about psychotrauma and resilience for the general public, professionals and researchers through the sharing of scientific and experiential knowledge.
- Informing and raising awareness among different audiences about psychotrauma and resilience
- Developing and distributing tools to reinforce professional practices
- Promoting and supporting research projects
- Leading the network of regional psychotrauma centers (CRP)
- Helping to streamline the overall and ongoing care of the people concerned
How we work
Cn2r is administered by :
The State
Representing six ministries: the Ministry of the Interior and Overseas Territories, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Ministry of National Education and Youth, and the Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
The CNRS
Center national de la recherche scientifique
ENM
National School of Magistrates
Lille University Hospital
Lille University Hospital
AP-HP
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
On December 20, 2022, Ms Alexandra Louis, interministerial delegate for victim support, was appointed President of the Cn2r General Assembly. The vice-presidency was entrusted to Mrs. Laora Tilman, deputy head of the office for post-acute care, chronic illness and mental health at the Ministry of Health and Prevention.
Cn2r consults the Scientific and Orientation Council (CSO)
Chaired by the scientific directors, Prof. Thierry Baubet and Prof. Guillaume Vaiva - on the direction of the annual program of activities. It may be consulted on projects of various kinds (research projects, organization of scientific events, etc.) which are submitted to the Cn2r for support. It also meets to review the year's program of activities and make recommendations for the development of the center's activities. The CSO is made up of representatives of recognized bodies, representatives of victims' associations, and experts and qualified personalities appointed by the General Meeting for a five-year term.
Meet the members of the CSO
