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Mortgage fraud is a multi-billion dollar a year problem in the United States. Infrastructure held in place by strong neighborhoods and communities are feeling the devastating effects of mortgage fraud, and subsequently, vacant property crimes.

In recent years, the way the world communicates online has transformed completely. People everywhere are using social media to share ideas, opinions, photos and status updates with their friends and the public. Hundreds of social media platforms allow people to connect with each other in many different ways. It is imperative that law enforcement agencies stay up to date on this rapidly changing environment.

Anti-terrorism awareness training for state, local, and tribal law enforcement investigators and intelligence analysts.

Anti-terrorism awareness training for state, local, and tribal law enforcement investigators and intelligence analysts.

The Bureau of Justice Assistance requests help in developing a framework for the content of a National Body Worn Camera Toolkit and website.

Attitudes and Awareness About Childhood Exposure to Violence: Results from a Survey of Five Communities, American Society of Criminology, San Francisco, CA. November 19, 2014. Elise Jensen presented results from a survey about community attitudes and awareness about childhood exposure to violence for the Defending Childhood Initiative to an audience of researchers and practitioners in the criminology and criminal justice fields.

Batterer Programs: Prior Research and Future Implications
Michael Rempel presented on the batterer program research literature and implications for future practice to an audience of judges, court administrators, and domestic violence court program staff in courts around New York State.

The American Society of Criminology 70th Annual meeting, sponsored by the American Society of Criminology held in San Francisco CA
11/19/2014 Erin J. Farley presented on New York State’s Adolescent Diversion Program to an audience of researchers and practitioners

Academy for Justice-Informed Practice: Best Practices in Working with People with Mental Illness in NYC Criminal Proceedings;
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NY, NY
Carol Fisler moderated a panel on “Communicating Effectively with People with Mental Illness in Criminal Justice Settings” for an audience of approximately 200 judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, probation officers, case managers, and social workers

Rachel Swaner and Elise Jensen presented on
The Defending Childhood Initiative and Culture as Healing
12/10/14
Indian Nations Victims of Crime conference, Palm Springs, CA
Co-presented with Rosebud Sioux colleagues on the Defending Childhood Initiative