Successful collaborations in the Victim Services field take time, energy, and effort. The “Developing and Sustaining Collaborations” training from the National Victim Assistance Academy, beginning April 26, 2021, will address how to identify when collaboration is needed, how to choose potential partners and generate an action plan, and how to Read more…
On April 22, 2021, the National Center for Victims of Crime is hosting a lunch and learn webinar on their new initiative, the Building Bridges Project, which seeks to rectify disparities in treatment and services for crime victims, particularly those in communities of color. Register here: https://victimsofcrime.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sdoNdvF0S-KLf8zNK4OJCQ
April 19, 2021. This one-hour informational webinar on “Federal Firearms Prohibitions in Domestic and Sexual Violence” from the National Tribal Trial College is geared toward state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials to provide an overview of federal firearms laws and the different categories of individuals who are prohibited from Read more…
The White House released its official statement on National Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month, 2021. Read the proclamation here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/03/31/a-proclamation-on-national-sexual-assault-prevention-and-awareness-month-2021/ #SAAM #SexualAssaultAwareness
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention released the latest issue of the AMBER Advocate newsletter, featuring articles on virtual AMBER Alert training during COVID-19, AMBER Alert in Indian Country, and more. Read the issue: https://www.amberadvocate.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AA45-web.pdf
During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, learn how to practice digital consent, intervene when we see harmful content or behaviors, and ensure that online spaces are respectful and safe. Learn more at https://www.nsvrc.org/saam #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #NSVRC
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is sponsoring a confidential survey for intimate partner violence survivors about their interactions with law enforcement. Access the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3JYQMJJ #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #SAAM
All families need support. Explore the 2021/2022 Prevention Resource Guide to learn more about the innovative ways that communities around the country are doing purposeful prevention work to help children and families thrive. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/resources/resource-guide/
#Webinar – On April 20, 2021 the National Institute of Corrections is offering the webinar “A Leader’s Role in Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Culture” Learn more and register at https://nicic.gov/news-media/events/21p8012-leader-s-role-promoting-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-culture
#Webinar – To provide targeted assistance to applicants applying for Department of Justice (DOJ) funding opportunities, DOJ’s JustGrants team is offering multiple sessions of the “Application Mechanics: Submitting an Application” webinar on the application submission process. Learn more and register at: https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/training/training-application-submission#appln-mechanics