Teens, Social Media & Technology, 2018 from the Pew Research Center offers important insights into the social media usage of teenagers, great information for public outreach!
http://www.pewinternet.org/…/teens-social-media-technology…/
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The nomination period for this year’s Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery closes next month (February). There are two award categories to recognize the courageous and selfless acts of our nation’s law enforcement officers. Read more
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Register for the Pre-Application Webinar: FY19 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation
OVC will host a pre-application webinar on Thursday, January 17, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET to review this year’s requirements for Purpose Area 6 Read more
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Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center in collaboration with the Read more
Applications are still being accepted for the Fiscal Year 2019 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation during the current lapse of appropriations. The deadline to submit applications is 9 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Feb. 26, Read more
SUMMARY: Volunteers bring a passion to victim service organizations, and their mindful management can be a key strategy in extending an organization’s mission and scope of services. This training will focus on the importance Read more
Register for Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center’s (OVC TTAC) NVAA: “Financial Management Training”
SUMMARY: To serve crime victims more effectively, victim service organizations must use fundamental financial management Read more
The Center for Victim Research (CVR) invites you to attend their webinar, “Identity Theft and Fraud: What Do We Know from Research and Practice,” on Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 2 to 3 pm Read more
In December, President Trump signed into law the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018, reauthorizing and substantially amending the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (JJDP Act). Since the bill’s signing, Read more
January 29, 2019 | 2 PM EST
Summary: Finding adequate and appropriate emergency, transitional, and long-term housing for victims of human trafficking is often the biggest service-related challenge that service providers face. In order to Read more
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End Violence Against Women International – EVAWI is inviting workshop proposals for the “International Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Violence Across the Lifespan”. Washington, DC | Read more
Register for a Networks of Opportunity for Child Wellbeing (NOW) Webinar: “What’s Underneath the Iceberg: Unpacking ACEs and Addressing Structural Inequities” January 10, 2019 | 10:00 AM
Summary: Across the country, ongoing research and growing Read more
In an effort to provide guidance on the FY 2019 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS), the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is sponsoring two webinars on January 15th and 17th that will focus on Read more
To inform OVC of the status and progress of their projects, and to ensure that every victim of crime receives the best responses and services, recipients of discretionary funds must provide OVC with Semi-Annual Read more
According to a new federal report, men who work in construction and extraction have the highest suicide rates of any occupational group. The report comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Read more
It’s a known fact that many victims face barriers when seeking help in the aftermath of sexual assault. Seek Then Speak and Victim Link can help eliminate these barriers and empower survivors to explore Read more
The New England Center for Investigative Reporting found that in 2017, there were 713 thousand investigations by state adult protective services agencies. This link features data from the study and an interactive map to Read more
The National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is accepting nominations for the Annual Missing and Unidentified Persons Conference Service Award. It recognizes the extraordinary efforts and outstanding achievement of Read more
In this month’s e-bulletin, check out the latest news from OVC to include a link to resources for National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month (January), theme and awareness poster kit information for Read more
Through this grant program, Indian tribes receive support and technical assistance for planning and implementing changes in their criminal justice systems necessary to exercise special domestic violence criminal jurisdiction (SDVCJ) and funds to exercise Read more
A new study from the Journal of Criminal Justice found that victims’ perceptions of how they will be treated by law enforcement affect their reporting, highlighting the importance of strong police-community relations.
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The program was authorized to develop and implement outreach strategies targeted at, and provide victim services to, adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking in underserved populations. Grant Read more
On December 20, 2018, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights released its report, “Broken Promises: Continuing Federal Funding Shortfall for Native Americans.” The Commission majority found that the federal government is not meeting its Read more
Protecting Against Stress & Trauma: Research Lessons for Law Enforcement (Research for the Real World Seminar) | January 25, 2019, 10 a.m. ET
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Stay informed about solicitation releases and events with Funding News from NCJRS – be sure to select “Grants/funding” as an area of interest in your customer profile.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Centers for Mental Health Services (CMHS) and Substance Use Prevention (CSAP), are accepting applications for fiscal year Read more
May the magic and the wonder of the holiday season stay with you throughout the coming year. Unified Solutions sends our best wishes to you and your family Read more
The holiday season is a time of celebration. However, during this time of the year, scams targeting older adults may be more prevalent. The Read more
The United States Department of Justice has announced the release of the Fiscal Year 2019 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS), which Read more
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, at 2 p.m. EST
The key goals of this webinar are Read more
Every day, law enforcement officers across the country engage in exceptional acts of bravery while in the line of duty. The Read more
WHO: Adult Native women and Two-Spirit (LGBTQ+) people who have survived sexual assault at some point in their lives
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Register for an Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) Webinar: “Resources for Read more
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, at 2 p.m. EST
As part of the CTAS process, applicants Read more
Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Funding Opportunity: “FY 2019 Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program.”
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Register for an upcoming Center For Victim Research (CVR) Webinar: “Cybervictimization Experiences of Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Survivors.”
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WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, at 2 p.m. EST
The key goals of this webinar are to: * Provide a general overview of the CTAS application process; * Highlight key application and purpose area requirements; Read more
CTAS provides funding to federally recognized tribes, tribal consortia, and tribal designees to develop a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety and victimization. Applicants have the flexibility to submit a single application and Read more
Sign up for Office for Victims of Crime‘s (OVC) NCVRW mailing list or update your preferences by December Read more
OJJDP invites fifth graders to participate in the 2019 National Missing Children’s Day poster contest. The annual contest creates an opportunity for schools, law enforcement, and other child advocates to discuss the issue of Read more
Expert Q&A webinar recording: “Effective Telenursing Response to Sexual Assault.” In this session targeted toward Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, participants will learn about some of the advantages to telenursing, as well as some Read more
This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C. §20122. The goal of the Disability Grant Program is to create sustainable change within and between organizations that improves the response to individuals with disabilities and Read more
Learn about resources available through Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC).
- Take the VAT Online module on Impaired Driving and Victims Read more
The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) is inviting nominations for the 2019 Champion for Native Children (CNC) Award. Read more
To provide guidance on the Fiscal Year 2019 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS), the Department of Justice is sponsoring 11 webinars that will educate applicants on CTAS application requirements for Read more
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) will be observed April 7–13, 2019. This year’s theme is “Honoring Our Past. Creating Hope for the Future.”
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If your organization provides services to help American Indian and Alaska Native survivors recover from crime and abuse, submit your information to the Tribal Resource Tool by visiting the Tribal Resource tool website.
Join staff from Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) and State VOCA Administrators from: Arizona, Nevada, California, Oregon, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Michigan, Texas, Nebraska, and Washington.
Workshop Title: State VOCA Administrators and Tribal Victim Services: Read more
New publication available from National Institute of Justice (NIJ): “Improving Officer Safety on the Roadways.” Understanding the circumstances behind line-of-duty deaths from vehicle crashes and roadside incidents is a critical step in reducing Read more
Vicarious trauma is an occupational challenge for people working and volunteering to help victims of crime, due to their continuous exposure to victims of trauma and violence.
In 2017, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Read more
The Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative (NICTI), together with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, is pleased to announce a training titled Employee Investigation Read more
The purpose of this IHS grant announcement is to award funding to Urban Indian Organizations to ensure the highest possible health status for Urban Indians. Funding will be used to support the 4-in-1 health Read more
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