Victims of Crime

    Mindfulness in Domestic Violence Work: Working with Victims (Part I)

    Although utilizing trauma-informed principles is a beneficial tool when successfully serving clients who are victims of domestic violence and sexual violence, going a step further by being mindful will get you that much further with this population. This webinar will examine why being self-aware of our own judgments, beliefs and attitudes is so important in our work with victims. More importantly, it is this awareness that could have a profound impact on our work within this field – it could be the difference between life or death for the victims we serve.

    BJA NTTAC is Seeking Applications by June 6 to Develop a Research Guide to Complement the Practitioner-developed Violent Crime Reduction Operations Guide

    May 07, 2019

    On May 6, 2019, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC) released a request for proposal (RFP) seeking a provider to work closely with BJA to develop a companion resource to the practitioner-developed Violent Crime Reduction Operations Guide (https://www.bja.gov/Publications/violent-crime-reduction-operations-guide.pdf).

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    Two-Day Suicide Prevention Training for Crime Victim Advocates (May 2019)

    The Education Development Center is offering a series of suicide prevention train-the-trainer courses designed specifically for crime victim advocates who are not clinical mental health professionals. With funding support from the Office for Victims of Crime, the Center developed the HOPE curriculum (Notice Hints, Ask Openly About Suicide, Validate Pain, and Explore Reasons to Live).

    Register for a Two-Day Suicide Prevention Training for Crime Victim Advocates

    April 23, 2019

    In partnership with the Office for Victims of Crime, the Education Development Center (EDC) is providing a series of two-day suicide prevention trainings between May and August 2019 nationwide. The train-the-trainer courses are tailored to crime victim advocates who are not clinical mental health professionals.

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    National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 7 – 13

    April 02, 2019

    Join the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 7 to April 13. This year’s theme is Honoring Our Past. Creating Hope for the Future., which recognizes both the progress already made to date and the efforts of justice agencies, victim service providers, and other stakeholders to advance crime victim services that are inclusive, accessible, and trauma-informed.

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    Attend a Webinar on Expanding Outreach and Services to Victims of Identity Theft and Cybercrime

    March 18, 2019

    Join the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) for the “Expanding Outreach to Victims of Identity Theft and Cybercrime” webinar on Wednesday, March 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. During the webinar, participants will learn about the National Identity Theft Victims Assistance Network (NITVAN), which seeks to enhance the outreach and capacity of victim service programs.

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    Expanding Outreach to Victims of Identity Theft and Cybercrime

    The National Identity Theft Victims Assistance Network seeks to expand and improve the outreach and capacity of victim service programs to better address the rights and needs of victims of identity theft and cybercrime nationwide. The national network enhances the capacity to provide assistance to victims and encourages expansion of existing victim service programs and coalitions. This session will provide guidance on improving and expanding service to identity theft victims.

    Learn How the Serving Safely Initiative Helps Enhance Policing for Persons with Mental Illnesses and Developmental Disabilities

    January 31, 2019

    Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Vera Institute of Justice for the webinar

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    Serving Safely: The National Initiative to Enhance Policing for Persons with Mental Illnesses and Developmental Disabilities

    People living with mental illnesses (MI) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are disproportionately represented in contacts with police, which can lead to stressful and dangerous conditions for everyone involved. Now, through Serving Safely: The National Initiative to Enhance Policing for Persons with Mental Illnesses and Developmental Disabilities, law enforcement agencies can request help to respond safely and effectively to incidents involving persons with MI and I/DD.

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