Law Enforcement

    Seeking Nominations: BJA Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor

    June 23, 2020

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking nominations for its annual Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor now through July 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. ET. To honor public safety officers, Congress passed The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act of 2001, which created the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor—the highest national award for valor for public safety officers.

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    Webinar: “Part 2: Mindfulness Strategies for Law Enforcement”

    Join the International Association of Chiefs of Police on June 24, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. EST for “Part 2: Mindfulness Strategies for Law Enforcement” webinar. This webinar is part of the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance’s National Officer Safety Initiatives Program. It will be hosted by Mindful Junkie Founder, Gina White. Police officers across every rank, dispatchers, victim services personnel, crime scene personnel, other law enforcement personnel, and family members are encouraged to attend this 30-minute interactive mindfulness session.

    Upcoming Webinar: “Part 2: Mindfulness Strategies for Law Enforcement”

    June 18, 2020

    Join the International Association of Chiefs of Police for their upcoming “Part 2: Mindfulness Strategies for Law Enforcement Webinar” on June 24, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET. During this webinar, Mindful Junkie Founder, Gina White, will host a 30-minute interactive mindfulness session.

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    Webinar: Web Resources for Identifying Effective Criminal Justice Programs: What They Offer and How They Differ

    Researchers, program planners, and policy makers have access to a number of web-based resources that serve as a centralized source of information on what works in criminal and juvenile justice. These resources typically present information on the characteristics and effectiveness of various programs or practices along with a summary of the empirical evidence on their effectiveness drawn from evaluations or meta-analyses.

    Upcoming Webinar: “Web Resources for Identifying Effective Criminal Justice Programs: What They Offer and How They Differ”

    June 16, 2020

    Join the Justice Research and Statistics Association (JRSA) for their upcoming “Web Resources for Identifying Effective Criminal Justice Programs: What They Offer and How They Differ” webinar on June 25, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

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    Serving Native Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders: Active Efforts and Plans of Safe Care

    Substance use disorders among pregnant women and the number of infants born with prenatal substance exposure continues to rise. To address this, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) requires that states develop Plans of Safe Care and have policies and procedures to address the needs of this population. Presenters will briefly discuss the CAPTA requirements, some best practices, and examine the implications for active efforts and compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

    Trauma-Informed Advocacy in the Time of a Pandemic

    The world has changed, and ways of life have been put on hold. These are truly trying and difficult times for so many people. Tribal domestic violence advocates are struggling to find their footing and respond as best they can under the circumstances, given the lack of resources and tribal infrastructures as well as an increase in domestic violence. Indigenous people and Tribal Nations experience multiple levels of trauma, including Historical Trauma. All this contributes to the response to the current pandemic.

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