Crime Prevention

    Stepping Up and Data-Driven Justice: Using Data to Identify and Serve People who Frequently Utilize Health, Human Services, and Justice Systems

    Counties across the country have committed to creating data-driven, systems-level plans to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in their jails. As part of these efforts, many communities are focusing on the small number of people who frequently cycle in and out of emergency rooms, shelters, crisis services, and the justice system, a population that disproportionately contributes to the high utilization of these resources.

    Attend a Webinar on Mitigating Mental Health Defenses

    November 05, 2019

    Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) for their webinar “Mitigating Mental Health Defenses” on November 18, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. First Assistant Ed McCann of the Montgomery County, Pennsylvania District Attorney’s Office will explore various mental health defenses in capital cases and how prosecutors can effectively counter them.

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    Conducting Child Abuse Investigations (Newport, Rhode Island)

    Gather up-to-date information for the investigation and prosecution of all types of child abuse cases utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach. Learn about medical evidence, interviewing child victims/witnesses and adult suspects/witnesses, along with legal issues involved in the investigation and prosecution of child physical and sexual abuse cases.

    Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

    Champlain College Incorporated

    Founded in 1878, Champlain College® is a small, not-for-profit, private college overlooking Lake Champlain and Burlington, Vermont, with additional campuses in Montreal, Canada, and Dublin, Ireland. Our career-driven approach to higher education prepares students for their professional life from their very first semester.

    Mission 
    Champlain College educates adaptable thinkers, daring change-makers, and inclusive innovators who shape professions and inspire communities. 

    Active BJA Funded Project(s):

    • Champlain College - Digital Forensics Educational Opportunites

    University of Baltimore

    The University of Baltimore is a public university in Baltimore, Maryland. It is part of the University System of Maryland. UB's schools and colleges provide education in business, law, public affairs, and the applied arts and sciences.

    Active BJA Funded Project(s):

    • Developing a Cloud-based Cyber Investigation Case Simulator for Enhancing Students Learning Experience at the University of Baltimore and Towson University

    Using Multidisciplinary Victim-Centered Techniques to Investigate Labor Trafficking Cases

    The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) and the Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) invite you to their webinar “Using Multidisciplinary Victim-Centered Techniques to Investigate Labor Trafficking Cases” on October 24, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.

    Attend a Webinar to Learn About Prosecuting Gang-Related Crimes

    October 15, 2019

    Join the National Sheriffs’ Association and Justice Clearinghouse for their webinar “The Investigation and Prosecution of Gang-Related Crimes: An Introduction” on October 22 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. This is the first in a three-part series of webinars on gang-related crime.

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    The Investigation and Prosecution of Gang-Related Crimes: An Introduction

    This webinar will serve as a primer for basic gang investigation and prosecution. It will focus on different types of gangs, the importance of documenting gang members and gangs, and the tools prosecutors need and have in order to be successful in court.

    During this webinar, presenters will discuss:

    Participate in an Expert Q&A Session about the Domestic Violence High Risk Team Model

    October 11, 2019

    Join the Office of Justice Programs’ Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center in their upcoming Expert Q&A session on the Domestic Violence High Risk Team (DVHRT) Model. The DVHRT Model is a leading strategy designed to prevent intimate partner homicide. Participants will learn about the DVHRT Model, the foundational research used in developing the model, and the role of key partnerships.

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