Victims of Crime

    Learn About Sex Offender Management Research from the Office of Justice Programs

    September 12, 2017

    The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) recently published the blog “What Do We Know About Sex Offenders?” that summarizes a report developed by the Sex Offender Management Assessment and Planning Initiative (SOMAPI).

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    Learn to Build Staff Resilience When Facing Cases of Exploited Children

    September 07, 2017

    The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) is a key partner of law enforcement in resolving cases regarding missing and exploited children, including cases related to child pornography (CP).

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    Webinar - The NCMEC Safeguard Program: A Model for Developing Your Resiliency Program

    This webinar will discuss the steps necessary to support a healthy staff environment from the initial employment interview process, through training, employment, end of employment, and post-employment follow-up. A combination of research and case examples support the presentation.

    • Technical Level: Basic.
    • The following are encouraged to attend: detectives, forensic interviewers, sexual assault nurse examiners, victim advocates, juvenile court personnel, prosecutors, and other child-serving professionals.

    Attend this webinar to:

    Read an NIJ Publication on National Best Practices for Sexual Assault Kits

    September 05, 2017

    The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) recently released the report, “National Best Practices for Sexual Assault Kits: A Multidisciplinary Approach.” This report was developed in accordance with the Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting (SAFER) Act of 2013, which charged NIJ with developing national best practices and protocols on the collection and processing of DNA evidence, specifically in sexual assault cases.

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    Webinar: Innovative Law Enforcement Resources for Investigating Child Sex Trafficking

    On Wednesday, September 6, 2017 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), in collaboration with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), will host the webinar, “Innovative Law Enforcement Resources for Investigating Child Sex Trafficking.”

    Register for a Webinar on Effective Supervision Strategies for Probationers with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder

    August 24, 2017

    Join the Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) for the webinar “Reducing Recidivism: Improving Supervision Outcomes for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) Probationers” on Wednesday, August 30 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET.

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    Learn About SANE Programs During an OVC TTAC Webinar

    August 10, 2017

    Learn about the updated Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program Development and Operation Guide from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) during the webinar “SANE Program Development and Operation: An Introduction” on Monday, August 14 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET.

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    Webinar - SANE Program Development and Operation: An Introduction

    Join the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center to take a look at the new Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Guide, get an overview of the foundations used to create the guide, and find information on building a sustainable SANE program using a strong nursing foundation to support the SANE role.

    The web training facilitators will be:

    Explore the Office of Justice Programs’ Fiscal Year 2018 Programs

    August 03, 2017

    The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) released its Fiscal Year 2018 Program Summaries report, which provides details of all 72 programs that the agency manages. This resource covers program descriptions, goals, funding details, accomplishments, and application and award history for each program.

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    Check Out a Report on Developing and Implementing a Response to Sexual Assault in Tribal Communities

    August 01, 2017

    The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), in partnership with the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Indian Health Service (IHS), recently released the report Developing and Implementing a Response to Sexual Assault in Tribal Communities. This report provides a summary of the suggestions from the National Roundtable Discussion on Sexual Assault in Indian Country, convened July 27 – 28, 2016.

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