Did you miss the September Expert Q&A on “Are You Prepared? The Role of Victim Assistance Providers in Preparing and Responding to Incidents of Mass Violence?” The recording and materials are available now. https://www.ovcttac.gov/expert-qa/?nm=wbt&ns=eqa&nt=ps&fbclid=IwAR1uVc2aHLrqxV1SqqYKcdm4bKWnx2LjqyFc-saTEe8IUeLp6WL8btGh9kI
The 2022 NCVRW theme has been selected! National Crime Victims’ Rights Week will be commemorated April 24–30, 2022 with the theme—Rights, access, equity for all victims. Help raise awareness about victims’ rights and services and the importance of helping crime survivors find their justice. Join the NCVRW subscription list to Read more…
Our new MVI Core Compendium includes 26 modules addressing readiness, response, and resilience relevant to mass violence incidents. The Compendium also includes training opportunities that complement our existing resources, with a specialty focus on behavioral and mental health. We will focus on your specific areas of interest and tailor our Read more…
Resource: Contact Unified Solutions today to find out how we can help you establish or build the capacity of your OVC Tribal victim services program! Contact us at http://www.unified-solutions.org/contact/
Resource: The Office for Victims of Crime and the Office on Violence Against Women collaborated to produce this four-part video series titled “Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault in Indian Country” for criminal justice personnel, victim advocates, and allied professionals who work with victims of sexual assault in Tribal communities. Access the videos Read more…
Resource: The “A Healing Journey for Alaska Natives” five-part video series, produced by the Office for Victims of Crime and the Office on Violence Against Women, is designed to educate federal, state, local, and Tribal victim service providers, criminal justice professionals, and others who work to resolve issues related to Read more…
With Native Americans’ rights to protect their children under assault in federal courts across the country, Sche’lang’en Village has quietly grown since 2017. And despite the added challenges posed by the pandemic, the community is close to its capacity. Read the full article at: https://crosscut.com/news/2021/08/lummi-nation-reimagines-foster-care-indigenous-families
Vicarious trauma is caused by exposure to the traumatic experiences of others. If not addressed, vicarious trauma can impact an officer’s ability to effectively serve victims and survivors. Check out this short clip to learn more. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=839527986744218
Resource: The “A Circle of Healing for Native Children Endangered by Drugs” seven-part video series from the Office for Victims of Crime weaves Native stories and cultural practices from across the Nation to show various ways children, families, and communities heal from drug endangerment. This resource aims to inspire communities Read more…
What makes the fight against human trafficking unique in to tribal communities in the U.S.? Check out the IACP’s new resource, Human Trafficking in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities (https://learn.theiacp.org/…/human-trafficking-in…). Funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, this resource will provide tribal law enforcement Read more…