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CNA Center for Justice Research and Innovation Virtual Symposium

We invite you to attend the upcoming CNA Center for Justice Research and Innovation Virtual Symposium on August 30 and 31 to learn more about research and work supporting the justice field. NIJ Director, Nancy La Vigne will also participate as keynote speaker. Below are more details and a link to register. Please feel free to share this with others you think may be interested.

 

National Sheriffs' Association Annual Conference

The NSA Annual Conference is one of the largest of its kind and displays products and equipment relevant to every facet of police work, jails, prisoner transport, and courtroom security. Exhibitors, therefore, contribute in large measure to the overall success of the conference. There are also numerous seminars and workshops covering all aspects of the duties and responsibilities for sheriffs’ offices, including, but not limited to, law enforcement, jail operations, service of process, transportation of prisoners, and court & judicial security.

FY 2022 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners Training and Technical Assistance Program

This webinar will provide details and guidance for potential applicants to the FY 2022 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners Training and Technical Assistance Program solicitation. The presenters will discuss the purpose and goals of this funding opportunity; review its eligibility requirements; and address frequently asked questions.

NLERSP Webinar - Vehicle Pursuits: Considerations for Improving Officer and Public Safety

Vehicle pursuits pose significant risk of harm to not only the officers and subjects involved, but to every other person traveling on or near the roadways. While some pursuits may be unavoidable, law enforcement must recognize these risks and take action to reduce the possibility of harm. This webinar will explore data on police vehicle pursuits and discuss how policies, technology, and changes in organizational leadership and culture can increase safety for law enforcement officers and communities.

Consider These Five Key Characteristics of Substance Use Intervention Programs

Published: Jan 21, 2022 - Last updated: Jan 27, 2026

This month, the National Institute of Justice published a report based on a review and rating by CrimeSolutions of multiple meta-analyses. Substance use disorders, which include substance dependence and abuse, have a tremendous impact on individuals, families, and communities. For patients, trauma-informed care offers the opportunity to engage more fully in their health care, develop a trusting relationship with their provider, and improve long-term health outcomes.

Check out this Evaluation of State-Based Human Trafficking Task Forces

Published: Jan 18, 2022 - Last updated: Jan 27, 2026

This month, the National Institute of Justice issued an evaluation of a limited study on ten state-based task forces using the Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) to Combat Human Trafficking launched in 2010. Due to its complex nature, human trafficking crimes are difficult to detect thereby creating significant barriers for disruption. Many jurisdictions also struggle to identify crimes for both sex and labor trafficking because of varied understandings or limited knowledge of the root causes.

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