Victims of Crime

    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.

    California’s 27th Annual State ICWA Conference

    Attendees will hear from the California Department of Justice, California Tribal Families Coalition, and California Department of Social Services. This conference will provide Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) litigation and legislation updates and also take an in-depth look at different Tribes’ organizational approaches and how they are developing their infrastructure. 

    Upcoming Webinar: “Lifting Up Voices: Law Enforcement World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Celebration”

    June 04, 2020

    To recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15, 2020), join the U.S. Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative for their upcoming “Lifting Up Voices: Law Enforcement World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) Celebration” webinar on June 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

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    Webinar: Developing Effective Working Relationships with Victims and Offenders for Community Corrections Professionals

    Evidence-based practices clearly demonstrate that the relationships professionals develop with their client is critical in supporting behavioral change. Creating a relationship that is supportive, empathetic, and accountable and that provides appropriate advocacy is foundational in the change process. Developing effective working relationships requires balancing empathy and boundaries with clear goals and an attention to resolving barriers.

    Upcoming Webinar: “The U.S. Department of Justice National Elder Fraud Hotline to Assist Victims of Financial Fraud”

    May 26, 2020

    Join the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) for their upcoming “The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) National Elder Fraud Hotline to Assist Victims of Financial Fraud” webinar on June 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET. During this webinar, OVC TTAC’s Lori A.

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    Livestream: Virtual Candlelight Vigil

    This year, 307 names are being engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC, adding to the nearly 22,000 killed in the line of duty already memorialized there.

    Join the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund along with law enforcement leaders, celebrities, U.S. officials, and American icons as they come together to pay tribute to our fallen law enforcement officers in a livestreamed Candlelight Vigil.

    Webinar - The U.S. Department of Justice National Elder Fraud Hotline to Assist Victims of Financial Fraud

    On June 17, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. ET, the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Lori A. McGee and Helen Supanich on "The U.S. Department of Justice National Elder Fraud Hotline To Assist Victims of Financial Fraud."

    Apply for the FY 2020 Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Program

    April 02, 2020

     The Bureau of Justice Assistance is seeking applications for its FY 2020 Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Program, which will provide training and technical assistance (TTA) providers the opportunity to work with service providers from local, state, and tribal jurisdictions.

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    Apply for the FY 2020 Innovative Prosecution Solutions Training and Technical Assistance Program

    April 02, 2020

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance is seeking applications for its FY 2020 Innovative Prosecution Solutions Training and Technical Assistance Program. One applicant will have the opportunity to provide training and technical assistance (TTA) to agencies involved in the Innovative Prosecution Solutions (IPS) site-based grant program.

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    Apply for the FY 2020 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program

    March 19, 2020

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance is seeking applications for its Fiscal Year 2020 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions (ROL/WCR) Program. To prioritize the integrity of the criminal justice system, the ROL/WCR program will support entities in reviewing wrongful conviction cases for individuals they represent who claim their innocence.

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