The SOAR model’s culturally-sensitive engagement process and holistic approach to SSI/SSDI application assistance can be a critical support for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) community members whether residing on or off reservations. Native individuals and people who identify as two or more races make up a disproportionate share of Read more…
Child abuse can have lifelong consequences that last well into adulthood. However, the psychological toll on victims and families can be mitigated with evidence-based, trauma-informed care from experienced multidisciplinary teams. OJJDP funds projects, programs and training that are critical to the intervention and investigation of child abuse and neglect cases. Read more…
The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced grant awards totaling over $40 million to enhance services for victims of crime across the United States. The grants build on more than $1.2 billion in funding announced in September to support victim assistance and victim compensation programs administered by states Read more…
Adolescent parenting has been associated with increases in maternal and infant health risks, poverty, inadequate family support, and greater risk for domestic violence and child abuse and neglect. Building resilience and social connections among young parents is vital and can be done by offering support services to enhance parent education, Read more…
This January marks the eighteenth annual National Stalking Awareness Month (#NSAM2022)! Stalking is a serious and prevalent crime that deserves our attention. We invite you to join in our efforts this month and empower your community to KNOW IT, NAME IT, and STOP IT. #KnowItNameItStopIt ¡Este enero marca el decimoctavo Read more…
The Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs announced almost $87 million in funding to combat human trafficking, provide supportive services to trafficking victims throughout the United States and conduct research into the nature and causes of labor and sex trafficking. Read the full release: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-awards-nearly-87-million-combat-human-trafficking-and-help-victims
Resource: National Institute of Justice presents “Program Profile: Impower Program for American Indian Girls.” This report covers the sexual assault prevention program adapted for American Indian girls that sought to reduce sexual assault victimization and to improve sexual assault resistance skills and self-defense knowledge. Learn more at https://crimesolutions.ojp.gov/ratedprograms/736
Federally recognized tribes and #tribal consortia can apply for FY 2022 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) funding. Join an upcoming CTAS webinar to be sure your application is on the right track! Register now to attend a webinar: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2022-171017
Don’t miss out on Stalking Prevention, Awareness & Resource Center’s (SPARC) second upcoming webinar this #NSAM2022! Keeping victims safe and holding offenders accountable requires that diverse professionals — including (but not limited to) victim advocates, law enforcement, prosecutors, educators and others — view their work through a “stalking lens,” take Read more…
Training Opportunity: January 24 – March 4, 2022. Office for Victim of Crime Training & Technical Assistance Center presents “Sustaining Your Program’s Capacity to Serve Victims.” Sustainability is the capacity of a program or organization to accomplish long-lasting success and stability by establishing the organization or program as an essential Read more…