Victims of Crime

    Webinar: Trauma-Informed Supervision Series - Part #1

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

    Part #1: "What is Trauma?"

    • Define trauma and what it means to be trauma-informed.
    • Explore how stress and trauma impact the brain and the primary areas of the brain involved with responses to stress.
    • Review various types of trauma to consider when working with clients (i.e., intergenerational, childhood, and complex trauma).

    2018 National Forum on Criminal Justice

    Sponsored by the National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) and the IJIS Institute (IJIS), the National Forum on Criminal Justice showcases programs, research, and technologies that help justice practitioners and decisionmakers in states, local communities, and tribal nations address pressing public safety issues. It is the only criminal justice conference that brings together leaders from federal, state, local, and tribal government and the public and private sector to share real world strategies and solutions from around the country.

    Cyber Investigation 101 - Secure Techniques for Onsite Preview (Jan 2018)

    The "Cyber Investigation (CI) - Secure Techniques for Onsite Preview" course covers the usage and configuration of two tools (Paladin/Autopsy and osTriage) designed to preview a non-mobile digital device and export files of evidentiary value. DAY ONE is designed to preview a non-mobile digital device and export files of evidentiary value from a device that is powered on. DAY TWO is designed to preview a non-mobile digital device and export files of evidentiary value from a device that is powered off.

    Register to Attend the IACP Annual Conference and Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    October 17, 2017

    Each year, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) hosts an Annual Conference and Exposition bringing together thousands of federal, state, county, local, and tribal law enforcement professionals to provide the latest strategies and solutions to better serve and protect. This year, the IACP Annual Conference and Exposition (IACP 2017) will be held October 21 – 24 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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    OJP Awards More Than $47 Million in Grant Funding to Combat Human Trafficking and Assist Victims

    October 12, 2017

    The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) awarded more than $47 million in grant funding to investigate and prosecute human trafficking; support experienced providers in offering victim services; and strengthen community response to the sexual exploitation and forced labor of victims.

    The grants were awarded under nine OJP fiscal year 2017 programs, including:

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    Funding Available for 2018 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Projects

    October 10, 2017

    Each year the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) leads communities in observing  National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), which promotes the connection of crime victims to support and services.

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    Learn About Victim-centered Approaches for Supporting Individuals Involved in Family Violence

    September 19, 2017

    Join the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) for an expert question-and-answer discussion on “Victim-Centered Approaches to Family Violence” on Wednesday, September 27 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET.

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    Learn About a Law Enforcement Toolkit to Respond to Children Exposed to Violence

    September 14, 2017

    Join the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) for the webinar “Enhancing Police Responses to Children Exposed to Violence: A Toolkit for Law Enforcement” on Wednesday, September 27 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET.

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    Webinar - Enhancing Police Responses to Children Exposed to Violence: A Toolkit for Law Enforcement

    As first responders, police officers serve a critical role in the lives of children exposed to violence (CEV) and trauma. The International Association of Chiefs of Police, Yale Childhood Violent Trauma Center, and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Department of Justice have just launched the Enhancing Police Responses to CEV: A Toolkit for Law Enforcement.

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