Victims of Crime

Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys for the webinar “Meeting with Victim Families” on Wednesday, October 9 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys for the webinar “Meeting with Victim Families.” This webinar will focus on how to be the best advocate possible for victims of capital crimes and their families, with emphasis on building effective, empathetic relationships with these families and guiding them through the judicial process. This presentation will include resources for prosecutors dealing with such capital litigation cases.

This national conference hosted by the National Center for Victims of Crime, National Training Institute, and National Crime Victim Bar Association will take place on December 4 – 6, 2019 in Denver, Colorado.

As the Internet continues to evolve, new layers populate where offenders commit criminal offenses. One such area is the Darknet. Participants will learn about the Darknet, how potential criminal activity is facilitated on the Darknet, and why this knowledge is crucial to investigating and prosecuting child exploitation cases. Additionally, participants will learn how to access other locations on the Darknet.

Join the Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Center for the webinar, “Medical Evaluation of Child Sexual Abuse: Why Can’t We Be More Like CSI?” on Thursday, October 10 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. CT. This presentation is designed for both medical and non-medical child abuse professionals. During the presentation, participants will explore the following topics:

A child abuse pediatrician will present an overview of the medical evaluation for suspected sexual abuse. The presenter will outline examples of the different roles between physician and nurse providers stressing the necessity of specialized training regardless of degree and the importance of participating in ongoing education and case review for quality assurance. The presenter will also discuss salient features of how the exam is performed, how to interpret findings, and when/how the collection of DNA/laboratory specimens are collected.

Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Vera Institute of Justice for the webinar, “The Case for Police-Mental Health Collaboration Programs: What Every Law Enforcement Executive Should Know,” on Tuesday, September 24 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. Using real-world experiences, presenters will discuss ways to respond to common challenges in communities by developing Police-Mental Health Collaboration (PMHC) programs.

People living with mental illnesses and intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are disproportionately represented in contacts with police. These interactions can lead to stressful and dangerous conditions for everyone involved. This webinar will provide an in-depth look at the challenges many communities face and will share real-world experiences in developing Police-Mental Health Collaboration (PMHC) programs to address them.

The University of Oregon, Oregon Police Department and the California Victim Compensation Board are pleased to announce the Leave No Victim Behind IV national training conference for 2019. The conference will take place on October 21 – 23, 2019 at the Conference Center of Las Vegas. The Leave No Victim Behind conference series will continue its focus on best practices for responding to mass violence and unique partnerships between law enforcement and victim services to assist victims of crime.

Attend the Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Center for the “Child Sexual/Physical Abuse Investigations in Today’s Law Enforcement Climate” webinar on Thursday, September 26 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT. During the webinar, participants will gain insights to the nuances of modern child sexual and/or physical abuse investigations conducted by law enforcement.