“When Tribal families are involved in State- or county-based child welfare services or family courts, Tribal social services and judicial systems often have roles to play. Navigating the jurisdictions and services can lead to Read more
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“As our national understanding of child and youth trafficking has grown, so has the need for information regarding effective response. The issue of specialized residential placement is of particular interest to advocates and other Read more
“Dozens of tribes now have direct access to the FBI’s National Sex Offender Registry as tribal authorities try to combat high rates of sexual violence, federal officials said Thursday.
The Justice Department announced an automated Read more
“Some people are really good at hiding their true selves and intentions. Emotional manipulators, for instance, know how to play people in a way that gets their needs met. Unfortunately, you can’t always figure Read more
“Launching this summer, the Council on Criminal Justice will seek to advance understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation and build consensus for Read more
Check out the Tribal Resource Tool. This is such an important tool to have in your toolkit when searching for resources in your community.
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“The United States Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) invites you to participate in a Tribal Consultation regarding how current and potential future tribal set-aside funding Read more
In this month’s E-bulletin, check out the latest news from OVC to include an expert Q&A webinar recording on “Law Enforcement Response: Approaching Your Work Read more
“The focus of this program initiative is to target specific Native American business operations in underserved markets throughout the country including underserved microenterprise Native American firms Read more
This free online event is designed for victim service providers and victim researchers. The event will feature:
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“Healthy Homes Production Grant Program for Tribal Housing – The purpose of the HHP program is to assist American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments identify and remediate Read more
“With support from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), Vera Institute of Justice’s Center on Victimization and Safety (Vera), a national non-profit organization working to end abuse of people Read more
“It is hard to know what you should do in a situation where you suspect someone is being trafficked. You may fear that attempting to intervene will put them in an even more dangerous Read more
Take a look at Center For Victim Research‘s new article “Who Experiences Violent Victimization and Who Accesses Services?” Read more
This program will develop or enhance crime victim specialist programs within law enforcement agencies to better support victims through the criminal justice process including by connecting Read more
“Making sure people with disabilities have a decent, safe, and affordable place to call home is essential,” said HUD Secretary Ben Carson. “This funding will help our local Read more
The National Runaway Safeline, a program of the Family and Youth Services Bureau, will offer two online trainings:
- On July 10, 2019, Read more
Check out the Human Trafficking Task Force E-Guide from Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Read more
Apply for the FY 2019 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program. The Application Deadline has been extended until 11:59 p.m., eastern time, on Friday, August 16, 2019.
“The funding is meant to hire additional village and tribal officers and to pay for equipment and training. Additional money is also being awarded for federal Read more
“End Violence Against Women International – EVAWI (EVAWI) invites you to participate in our Virtual 5K! This is an excellent opportunity to run, walk, or roll for a good cause – with beginners and Read more
“Feeling more connected in their schools and to their families during adolescence resulted in as much as a 48% to 66% lower risk of poor health outcomes in adulthood, depending on the specific health Read more
Check out this excerpt from Victims’ Services Best Practices Guide for Parole Board Chairpersons and Members by The Association of Parole Authorities International
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Register for a National Identity Theft Victims Assistance Network (NITVAN) Webinar: “Addressing Identity Theft in Native Communities.”
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Summary: Victims react to the psychological trauma of a crime in various ways. In order to ensure they receive the care they need, you must become Read more
July 16 2019 | 2:00 pm EDT
Summary: Survivors of domestic or sexual violence with disabilities face barriers in receiving services, but when they live in a rural community, they may have an even more Read more
SAVE THE DATES Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Webinar -June 27, 2019 | 1-2pm EST, 12-1pm CST, 11am-12pm MST, 10-11am PST. OVC is conducting a pre-application Read more
Federal, state, local, and tribal public safety officers perform courageous acts in communities across our country every day. To recognize these brave individuals, the President of Read more
Did you know the National Resource Directory has more than 14,000 vetted resources available to you right now? Read more
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has released the “Implementation of the Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2018: A Report Read more
The poet laureate position, maintained through the Library of Congress, comes with a beautiful office in the Jefferson Building and a modest stipend, but no official duties. Each poet is free to design the Read more
Through the FY 2019 Field-Generated Solutions for Tribal & Non-Tribal Communities to Improve Services for Victims of Crime solicitation, OVC seeks to support victims of Read more
July 17, 2019 | 2:00–3:00 p.m. e.t.
The field of victim services Read more
A network of podcasts focused on mental health and how it affects all aspects of our lives: Emotional, Physical, Financial, Spiritual, Entertainment, Sports, Politics, Technological, Read more
On June 18, 2019, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. ET, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), in Read more
The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform, Georgetown University (CJJR), in partnership with the Annie Read more
A trauma-informed organization is one where all practices and services are viewed through the lens of trauma. In a trauma-informed organization, programs respond empathetically to survivor Read more
In this month’s e-bulletin, check out the latest news from OVC to include information and a link to the fiscal year 2019 tribal victim services Read more
OVC has released multiple FY19 discretionary grant funding opportunities and OVC is seeking qualified applicants to deliver critical direct services; identify and implement promising practices, models, Read more
The OJJDP Tribal Youth Resource Center, in partnership with the National Native Children’s Trauma Center, will be hosting online learning events in June 2019. Webinars Read more
The 14th Annual Tribal Leader/Scholar Forum will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 during the NCAI Mid Year Conference and Marketplace in Sparks, NV Read more
Are you always the first to know about the newest studies in your field? Do you check your web stats multiple times a day? Are you Read more
June 28, 2019 – 1pm ET | 12pm CT | 11am MT | 10am PT
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Tribes and tribal organizations may elect to apply as part of a consortia or in partnership with urban Indian organizations. Tribes and tribal organizations may only Read more
The Model Standards for Serving Victims and Survivors of Crime training was recently updated to reflect emerging challenges faced by the victim services field. The Model Read more
Deadline: July 1, 2019
Posted: May 31, 2019
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The Center For Victim Research invites you to attend an upcoming webinar, “Preventing Elder Abuse Through Research-and-Practice Collaboration: Read more
The Child Welfare Virtual Expo is an annual one-day virtual event sponsored by the Children’s Bureau and the Capacity Building Center for States. Each year, Read more
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Join End Violence Against Women International – EVAWI for an informational webinar on “Victim Link and Seek Then Read more
In 2020, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week will be commemorated April 19-25.
June 12, 2019 | 2:00:00 PM EDT.
Summary: In October 2017, the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act Read more
This course is designed to provide learners with the best available science and insights from top scholars across the country as well as the skills Read more
For over 10 years, EVAWI has produced training materials and other resources, as well as collecting materials from across the country and around the world Read more
Deadline: July 29, 2019
Posted: May 29, 2019
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Molly of Denali is not just another podcast for kids. The Alaska-set action-adventure series is part Encyclopedia Brown, part American Girl, and all rooted in Native storytelling.
Through the FY 2019 Enhancing Community Responses to the Opioid Crisis: Serving Our Youngest Crime Victims solicitation, OVC seeks to expand upon existing or establish new Read more
Deadline: July 25, 2019
Posted: May 24, 2019
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On June 3, 2019, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and the International Association of Chiefs of Read more
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Native American women have gone missing or been killed at alarming rates, federal and private studies show, and there is growing concern Read more
Memorial Day (this Monday, May 27) honors Americans who died while defending the nation and its values. It’s a day that allows us to remember our Read more
Longmont, Colorado, May 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) has selected three grantees under its previously announced “Changing Native Food Economies Read more
This Special Collection is developed to highlight the issues, concerns, recommendations and resources for addressing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) within tribal communities. The Special Collection organizes information, resources, tips Read more
Today at 2 p.m. ET, The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) will live-stream the National Missing Children’s Read more
On May 20, 2019, Attorney General William P. Barr announced the third annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Policing. The Attorney General’s Award, to Read more
The National Indian Country Training Initiative, together with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, is pleased to announce they are co-sponsoring the Federal Criminal Practice for Tribal Read more
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There’s a lot to think about when exploring whether or not accessing Title IV-E funds is right for a tribe. Tribal Governments and Leaders play a Read more
Strategic planning is a process to help you determine where your organization is and where it wants to be in the future. Strategic planning can help Read more
Is domestic violence and sexual assault happening in your tribal community? Do you want to improve response to these crimes yet your tribe does not receive Read more
In NCA’s new podcast, One in Ten, NCA Executive Director Teresa Huizar engages in one-on-one conversations with experts on science, law, medicine, morality, and messaging. Read more
The regulations implementing the Indian Child Welfare Act provide that Indian Tribes may designate an agent other than the Tribal chairman for service of notice of proceedings under the Act. This notice includes Read more
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 | 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM (PDT)
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In this month’s e-bulletin, check out the latest news from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) to Read more
In just over a month, NICWA will gather for three training topics at its June Training Institute: Qualified Expert Witness (QEW), Understanding ICWA, and Positive Indian Read more
Join the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) as it recognizes America’s law enforcement officers who keep our communities safe.
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has partnered with the Education Development Center (EDC) to create the first ever suicide prevention Read more
On April 25, 2019, The United States Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs awarded more than $74.5 Read more
Recordings available: “Resources for Financial Institutions To Prevent and Protect Against Elder Financial Exploitation” and “Barriers and Facilitators to Health, Wellness, and Treatment in Tribal Read more
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