Join the Justice Clearinghouse for their upcoming “Understanding the Dark Web: Challenges & Case Studies for Justice Professionals” webinar on August 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Dark Web has created an online environment with new criminal opportunities. During this webinar, Dr. Sean Goodison, Deputy Director and Senior Research Criminologist at the Police Executive Research Forum, will cover the history and background of the Dark Web, challenges it presents for criminal investigators, and case studies of successful investigations. Dr. Goodison will also discuss the current most significant law enforcement needs to be able to quickly detect criminal activity on the Dark Web.
Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program for their upcoming “Cognitive Behavioral Treatment: Recognizing Criminal Thinking Patterns” webinar on August 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Many behavioral health field practitioners recognize cognitive behavioral treatment is a well-researched evidence-based practice and component for many clinical strategies to address substance use disorder. During this webinar, attendees will learn why cognitive behavioral treatment that addresses criminal thinking is important in addition to cognitive thinking treatment programming that focuses on substance use disorder for individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
Join The Council of State Governments Justice Center for their upcoming “Addressing Justice System Inequities Head-On” webinar on August 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET. During this webinar, a panel of county justice system directors will share their approach to addressing systemic disparities.
Speakers Thomas Eberly, Program Director for the Justice Management Institute, Arlington, Virginia; Kristy Danford, Project Director for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Charleston County, South Carolina; Michael Daniels, Director for Justice Policies and Programs, Franklin County, Ohio; and Tiffany Iheanacho, Justice Services Director, Buncombe County, North Carolina, will facilitate this meaningful and complex conversation.
Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program for their upcoming “Implementing Telehealth in Jails” webinar on August 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will address the fundamentals of telehealth and the experience of implementing it in correctional facilities to better manage physical health, mental health, and substance use treatment. Attendees will also learn about the telehealth programs in Michigan state jails and the essential elements of developing effective telehealth programs.
Join the International Association of Chiefs of Police for their upcoming “Interactions with the Media” webinar on August 4, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. ET. This webinar will address how police departments can work with the media to deliver victim-centered and trauma-informed messaging to the community. Speaker Chief Fred Fletcher, retired from the Chattanooga, Tennessee Police Department, will also discuss how the media can be used to highlight agency successes around responding to crimes of domestic and sexual violence.
Join The Council of State Governments Justice Center for their upcoming “How to Respond Effectively to People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) in the Criminal Justice System” webinar on July 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET. During this webinar, attendees will discuss the prevalence of people with I/DD in the criminal justice system and how the Pathways to Justice model can be used to better understand how they become involved in the criminal justice system. Attendees will also focus on common challenges that are faced by people with I/DD and the experiences of criminal justice professionals when interacting with people with I/DD.
Join the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators for their upcoming “COVID-19: The Return to Campus and the ‘New Normal’” webinar on July 28, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will address how institutions of higher education are preparing for the return of their students and faculty members in light of COVID-19.
Speakers Eric Plummer, Associate Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police at University of North Dakota and Robert Mueck, Director of Public Safety at St. John’s College will discuss the three phases and how they can be applied on campus, as well as provide guidance to following the recommendations of the American Enterprise Institute and the White House.
Join CNA for their upcoming webinar “Part I: The Role of Police Body-Worn Cameras in Recent Public Protests: Benefits, Challenges, and Solutions” on July 23, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Arizona State University (ASU) recently conducted a survey asking body-worn cameras (BWCs) policy and implementation program sites about their experiences policing the recent protests, value that BWCs added, challenges agencies experienced, and solutions agencies implemented to tackle these challenges.
During this webinar, Dr. Michael White from ASU will discuss the results from the survey while highlighting large agencies and how they have been impacted by BWCs. Two large police departments will join Dr. White to discuss their BWC experiences in their jurisdictions. Dr. Ed. Maguire will also be joining the webinar to discuss the guidelines and principles of effectively policing protests while understanding how BWCs can assist in that effort.
Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for their upcoming “Ashanti Alert Act Pilot Project” webinar on July 23, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Ashanti Alert Act created a nationwide alert system that helps public safety agencies quickly locate missing adults between the ages of 18 and 64. BJA invites state leaders and coordinators to participate in this webinar to discuss the possibility of their state becoming a pilot project state.
Join the National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College for their upcoming webinar “A Tribal-State Collaboration Model: Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ Journey to Success” on July 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Attendees will review the list of steps Alabama’s only federally recognized tribe—the Poarch Band of Creek Indians—took to tackle jurisdictional barriers and successfully implement state legislation.
During this webinar, Bruce Lee, Poarch Band of Creek Indians Director of Public Safety, will discuss how the community was able to enhance multijurisdictional partnerships and increase public safety by overcoming barriers such as lack of state recognition, inability to use state academy for training, not honoring tribal courts, and much more.