Victims of Crime

    Overcoming Victim/Witness Intimidation: Innovative Prosecutor Tools and Techniques

    The ability to gain victim/witness cooperation for a successful prosecution, despite intimidation, is a significant challenge faced by prosecutors across the country. Webinar speaker John Delaney, former First Assistant District Attorney of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania District Attorney's Office, is no stranger to this reality. Mr. Delaney has more than 35 years of experience as a prosecutor, and will share effective tools and techniques to help overcome victim/witness intimidation challenges.

    Next Week is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

    April 05, 2018

    Join the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 8 to April 14. This year’s theme is Expand the Circle: Reach All Victims, which emphasizes the importance of inclusion in victim services and addresses how victim services professionals, organizations, and communities can work together to ensure every victim of crime has access to services and support.

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    Learn About the Role of DNA Evidence in Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions

    April 03, 2018

    Join the Justice Clearinghouse for the webinar “DNA Basics: Understanding DNA Evidence in Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions” on Thursday, April 5 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET. During the webinar, participants will learn how DNA evidence is gathered and analyzed during criminal investigations, as well as how it is used and presented in prosecutions.

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    DNA Basics: Understanding DNA Evidence in Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions (April 2018)

    DNA evidence can be some of the most powerful and compelling evidence in criminal investigations, but how does it really work? Peek behind the scenes and learn how DNA evidence is gathered, analyzed, and presented in court in criminal prosecutions. The webinar will discuss the benefits and pitfalls of this silent biological witness that is present at almost every crime scene, as well as some exciting new trends in DNA analysis that promise to solve even more cases in the future.

    2018 Funding Opportunities – Check Out New Solicitations Released through BJA

    March 09, 2018

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance recently released 42 new solicitations seeking applications from training and technical assistance providers to work in a host of areas ranging from prosecution reform to anti-terrorism training. See below for a list of the fiscal year (FY) 2018 solicitations and the associated deadlines. This page is updated as new solicitations are released.

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    Webinar - Emerging DNA Techniques

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Training and Technical Assistance Team will host a webinar titled “Emerging DNA Techniques” on Wednesday, March 14 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET. Doors will open at 1:45 p.m. ET.

    This webinar will highlight innovative technologies for use in DNA forensics. “Emerging DNA Techniques” will feature presentations from Cybergenetics, Genetic Genealogy, and Parabon NanoLabs.

    Nominate an Outstanding Criminal Justice Program by Friday, March 23

    March 01, 2018

    The National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) is seeking nominations for its annual Outstanding Criminal Justice Program (OCJP) Awards, which will recognize five programs for effectively addressing crime- and justice-related issues. Specifically, NCJA requests nominations for innovative programs that have used promising practices to produce concrete results in their communities. OCJP Award winners will be honored at the 2018 National Forum on Criminal Justice in Fort Worth, Texas.

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    February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

    February 06, 2018

    Teen dating violence, also known as adolescent relationship abuse, is a serious, widespread issue that has both short- and long-term consequences. Teen dating violence may occur in-person or electronically and consists of physical, psychological, or sexual abuse, as well as stalking.

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    Webinar: Trauma-Informed Supervision Series - Part #3: Interacting with Traumatized Clients: From Knowledge to Skill Practice

    Learn more about trauma-informed supervision strategies when working with your clients during this three-part webinar series.

    Part #3: 'Interacting with Traumatized Clients: From Knowledge to Skill Practice"

    Webinar: Trauma-Informed Supervision Series - Part #2: The Long Reach of Intergenerational Trauma: Connecting the Dots

    Learn more about trauma-informed supervision strategies when working with clients during this three-part webinar series.

    Part #2: "The Long Reach of Intergenerational Trauma: Connecting the Dots"

    • Discuss who trauma impacts and how it presents within the U.S. population.
    • Obtain a deeper understanding about intergenerational trauma, including through the lens of World War II survivors, as told by Viktor Frankl.
    • Examine the link between trauma and criminal behavior.

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