Juvenile Justice

Join the Justice Research and Statistics Association (JRSA) for the webinar, “Protecting Human Subjects and Institutional Review Boards: An Overview,” on Thursday, February 23 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will review the basics of institutional review boards (IRBs), including the need for them to protect human subjects and details on when to submit research protocols for review to an IRB.

2017 Body-Worn Camera Solicitation Webinar

This Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) webinar will review the 2017 Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Policy and Implementation Program (PIP) Solicitation, including a specific focus on solicitation requirements for unique “small agencies” (25 or fewer sworn officers). It will review the eligibility, goals, requirements, considerations, funding, and other expectations for all categories of agencies (small, medium, large, and extra-large) considering applying under this grant.

Regional Training #3: Strength-Based Approaches to Supervising High Risk Populations

This training will provide tribal probation officers with insight on the unique needs of specialized offender populations including the mentally ill, alcohol and substance abusing offenders, and domestic violence offenders. Tips, tools, and techniques for effective case management of these populations will be explored, and participants will have the opportunity to practice skills through hands-on training, interactive scenarios, and role plays.

On Tuesday, November 29, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the opening of the fiscal year (FY) 2017 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS). This solicitation will provide comprehensive funding to American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments and tribal consortia to support public safety, victim services, and crime prevention.

Join the International Bullying Prevention Association (IBPA) for the webinar “Student Mental Health and Wellness” on Thursday, December 1 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET. Research shows that meeting mental health needs in the classroom and at a schoolwide level can help address other problems related to truancy, behavior problems, substance abuse, school violence, and other issues.

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