Victim Counsel Coordination Part II: Preserving Victims’ Rights
Randy Udelman of the Arizona Crime Victim Rights Law Group presents on victim counsel coordination, illustrating how to effectively meet victim needs in capital case prosecution.
Attention
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BJA NTTAC provides law enforcement agencies with an array of tools, resources, training, and support that allow them to meet the needs of their communities. Due to the emergence of new and unique challenges that must be met with limited resources, BJA NTTAC is a resource for law enforcement efforts to prevent crime and build support for enforcement activities in their communities.
Furthermore, BJA NTTAC supports training on collaborative problem-solving and facilitating community engagement. BJA NTTAC provides technical assistance to help prevent violence against law enforcement officers and promote officer resilience and safety.
Our Work
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As part of BJA NTTAC’s Crime Analysis on Demand program, a BJA NTTAC consultant worked with the Corpus Christi (TX) Police Department crime analysts on preventing and reducing crime through a combination of crime analysis, improved information-sharing, and community involvement. Learn more about BJA NTTAC’s Crime Analysis on Demand TTA resources.
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Through BJA NTTAC, hundreds of law enforcement officers have received Blue Courage training, a holistic approach to police wellness and performance. Blue Courage, Inc. conducts a classroom training program to educate officers on principles and practices of human effectiveness, purpose-driven work, resilience, positive attitude, and sound judgment. Read more about BJA NTTAC’s work in the field with Blue Courage, Inc.
Capital Litigation Improvement Project Series: Mass Shootings and Victim Considerations Webinar
In this presentation, District Attorney George Brauchler, widely known as the prosecutor of James Holmes, the Aurora, Colorado gunman, discusses issues district attorneys face while prosecuting mass shootings cases. He provides anecdotal insights and lessons learned along the way.
Serving Safely: The Case for Police-Mental Health Collaboration: What Every Law Enforcement Executive Should Know
People living with mental illnesses and intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are disproportionately represented in contacts with police. These interactions can lead to stressful and dangerous conditions for everyone involved. This webinar provides an in-depth look at the challenges many communities face and shares real-world experiences in developing Police-Mental Health Collaboration (PMHC) programs to address them.
The Changing Nature of Crime and Criminal Investigations
On November 28, 2018, the Bureau of Justice Assistance National Training and Technical Assistance Center hosted the “Changing Nature of Crime and Criminal Investigations” webinar in partnership with the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). During the webinar, researchers from PERF discussed the impact of computers and other technologies on the nature of crime and explained how technology changes investigations for law enforcement.