Law Enforcement

COSSAP Webinar: Becoming Trauma Informed: Understanding the ACE Study (Part 1 of 3)

Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s (BJA) Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) for the “COSSAP Webinar: Becoming Trauma Informed: Understanding the ACE Study Part 1 of 3)” at 2:00–3:15 p.m. ET. See their description below:

“This webinar will raise awareness of the complex needs of men and women involved in the criminal justice system through an in-depth discussion.

Public Safety and Public Health Partnerships to Address Stimulants

Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance, RTI, and the Police Executive Research Forum for their two-day virtual event “Public Safety and Public Health Partnerships to Address Stimulants” on March 11–12, 2021 at 12:00–4:30 p.m. ET each day. The schedule will include a discussion on “The Scope and Science of an Epidemic,” three panels titled “Police-led Initiatives,” “Policy Efforts,” and “Community Relations,” and moderated Q&A each day.

Second Look=Second Chance: The Case for Reconsidering Lengthy & Other Extreme Sentences

Join the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) for their webinar “Second Look=Second Chance: The Case for Reconsidering Lengthy & Other Extreme Sentences” on March 11, 2021, 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will feature a discussion on “Second Look Sentencing,” an emerging legislative trend addressing mass incarceration. It seeks to reduce the number of people serving excessive sentences by reevaluating sentencing after an individual has served for a certain amount of time.

Wellness Program Implementation Series (Part 2): Introduction to your Options and Assessing your Team's Needs

Join the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) for their webinar “Wellness Program Implementation Series (Part 2): Introduction to your Options and Assessing your Team’s Needs” on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 3:00–4:30 p.m. ET. This webinar is part two of the six-part series focused on how to implement a wellness program at your agency.

The National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), supported by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, “provides a nationwide support system for law enforcement and regulatory agencies involved in the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of economic and high-tech crime.” They offer training and technical assistance on responding to white collar and related crimes.

As part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI), the Urban Institute partners with states to provide training and technical assistance (TTA) to help them “implement innovative, data-driven, and comprehensive approaches to reduce crime, cut recidivism rates, and direct resources toward more cost-effective safety strategies.” To capture states’ efforts under the TTA program, Urban Institute has published

As part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s (BJA) Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Policy Implementation Program, CNA and its partners Arizona State University, Justice & Security Strategies, and the International City/County Management Association’s Center for Public Safety Management manage a BWC Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) website. The BWC TTA website hosts many resources that help agencies implement BWC technology. These resources include the following:

Substance abuse diversion programs can help law enforcement and other first responders to direct individuals who have overdosed toward community-based behavioral health services and away from the criminal justice system.

Community courts provide a flexible, tailored approach to justice in local communities. There are many diverse community courts ranging from peer-to-peer courts, mediation, restorative courts, and more. Some function on their own and some complement traditional courts. Their high adaptability, however, makes it hard to evaluate them.

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