Across juvenile detention centers in California, the InsideOUT Writers (IOW) Program promotes positive development and offers an outlet for self-expression to incarcerated youth. With roots in a program started in 1996 by Sister Janet Harris, chaplain of a Los Angeles, California juvenile hall, IOW empowers participants to express themselves and cultivate self-confidence and self-appreciation through creative writing classes and writing retreats.
Each year, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) hosts an Annual Conference and Exposition bringing together thousands of federal, state, county, local, and tribal law enforcement professionals to provide the latest strategies and solutions to better serve and protect. This year, the IACP Annual Conference and Exposition (IACP 2017) will be held October 21 – 24 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) awarded more than $47 million in grant funding to investigate and prosecute human trafficking; support experienced providers in offering victim services; and strengthen community response to the sexual exploitation and forced labor of victims.
The grants were awarded under nine OJP fiscal year 2017 programs, including:
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) VALOR Officer Safety Initiative recently released the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Toolkit. The toolkit provides a comprehensive snapshot of federal resources available to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to assist them in learning about and promoting officer safety.
Nearly 100 Americans die each day because of the nationwide opioid epidemic. To draw renewed attention to this devastating issue that is affecting many individuals, families, and communities across the country, President Donald Trump proclaimed last week, September 17 – 23, 2017, as Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week.
Join the Justice Clearinghouse for the webinar “Forensics at the Speed of Crime” on Thursday, September 28 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET. During this webinar, participants will learn about transformational forensics, which promotes the reliable, comprehensive, and timely access to shooting intelligence and evidence after a gun-related incident.