Resource: The Southwest Center for Law & Policy released “A Review of Criminal Prosecution of Battered Native Women for Failure to Protect” detailing a disturbing trend in Tribal and state courts. Under the laws and practices of many jurisdictions, battered Read more…
Resource: The Southwest Center for Law & Policy presents “Intersection of Domestic Violence and Child Victimization in Indian Country.” There is continuing fear and distrust of state and federal governments, law enforcement, child protective services agencies, and courts because of Read more…
Resource: The Southwest Center for Law & Policy released “Testifying About Self-Defense and Predominant Aggressors.” In cases involving self-defense or predominant aggressors, a domestic violence advocate may need to testify in court as an expert witness on the dynamics of Read more…
OVC News: Nomination Deadline August 2, 2021. Submit your nominations for OVC’s National Crime Victims’ Service Awards. Each year, OVC recognizes individuals, teams, programs, and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the victim services field and unwavering support for victims. Read more…
News: July 30, 2021, is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and this year’s theme highlights the importance of listening to and learning from survivors of human trafficking. Many victims of human trafficking have experienced ignorance or misunderstanding in their Read more…
Resource: The Battered Women’s Justice Project published the “Extreme Risk Protection Order Statutes” resource. This resource provides information about Extreme Risk Laws, also known as extreme risk protection orders, to help law enforcement officers and advocates assist victims of crimes. Read more…
Resource: The Office of Violence Against Women and the Tribal Law and Policy Institute published “A Victim-Centered Approach to Sexual Violence Against Native Women: Resource Guide for Drafting Sexual Assault Law Enforcement Protocols.” Tribal law enforcement officers play an essential Read more…
Resource: In preparation for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, 2021, the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) released several resources to assist advocates and law enforcement officers. OVC TTAC offers Read more…
Training Opportunity: The Battered Women’s Justice Project (BWJP), in partnership with the Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women (LRC), presents “Should They Stay or Should They Go: Helping Domestic Violence Survivors with Interstate Cases.” This pre-recorded webinar provides participants Read more…
Resource: The Child Welfare Capacity Building Collaborative published the “Coping with Disasters and Strengthening Systems: Leading Your Agency Through a Disaster” tip sheet. Child welfare leaders play a critical, collaborative role in effective disaster planning, response, and recovery. This tip Read more…