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    Introduction to the Enhanced Juvenile Justice Guidelines Webinar

    In 2005, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) published the Juvenile Delinquency Guidelines: Improving Court Practice in Juvenile Delinquency Cases (JDG). Over the years, the JDG has served as the guidepost for juvenile courts across the country. The JDG identifies the essential elements of effective juvenile justice procedures and describes recommended practice.

    The U.S. Department of Justice Releases Updated Justice Manual

    October 30, 2018

    The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released an updated version of the United States Attorneys’ Manual, now titled the Justice Manual, marking the first comprehensive overhaul of the resource in more than 20 years. The manual contains internal DOJ guidance, serving to enhance efficiency, promote consistency, and ensure DOJ employees can readily access applicable department policies. The release of the updated guidelines also increases transparency and accountability for the public.

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    Learn About the Public Safety Risk Assessment Clearinghouse

    October 23, 2018

    Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Urban Institute’s Justice Policy Center for the webinar, “Introducing the Public Safety Risk Assessment Clearinghouse” on Thursday, November 1 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.

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    Webinar - Introducing the Public Safety Risk Assessment Clearinghouse

    The Public Safety Risk Assessment Clearinghouse (PSRAC), developed in partnership between the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Urban Institute’s Justice Policy Center (Urban), is a new, one-stop online resource for comprehensive and accessible information on risk assessment for safer communities.

    Subscribe to the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program’s New Quarterly Newsletter

    April 26, 2018

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance’s (BJA) Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program (COAP) Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Team recently released its inaugural Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program Newsletter. This quarterly resource is designed to support the efforts of COAP grantees, peer recovery coaches and policymakers, public health and public safety officers, and concerned family members in addressing the nation’s opioid crisis.

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    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 How First Responders Can Recognize and Protect Themselves from Exposure to Fentanyl

    November 02, 2017

    On November 1, 2017, a Federal Interagency Working Group coordinated by the White House National Security Council released the new as a resource for local jurisdictions. When conducting routine activities, law enforcement, fire, rescue, and emergency medical services personnel are increasingly likely to encounter fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that can be present in a variety of forms and is more powerful than heroin.

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    Learn About Focused Deterrence in the Latest Smart Policing Initiative Problem-Oriented Policing Guide

    August 31, 2017

    As part of its Smart Policing Initiative (SPI) Problem-Oriented Guides for Police series, the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing released a new Response Guide, .

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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:

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