Resource: The Office for Victims of Crime present “Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials.” For children, participating in the justice system as a victim or witness can be especially confusing, distressing, and even re-traumatizing. Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials was created to support children and youth during their involvement with the Read more…
The recent proliferation of personal tracking devices has created new stalking risks for victims of gender-based violence and human trafficking. Companies like Apple, Amazon, Tile and Samsung are flooding the market with inexpensive and highly effective tracking devices that can be misused to track victims anywhere they go. It is Read more…
June is Internet Safety Month. OJJDP joins our partners in raising awareness about Internet safety and providing resources to keep kids safe online. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children website, with support from OJJDP, offers resources about digital safety for youth, parents, communities, and educators. They include: Clicky’s Internet Safety Month message NetSmartz’s “Internet Safety At Home” tip sheet NetSmartz’s “Into the Cloud” tool Read more…