Victims of Crime

Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for their upcoming “Ashanti Alert Act Pilot Project” webinar on July 23, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Ashanti Alert Act created a nationwide alert system that helps public safety agencies quickly locate missing adults between the ages of 18 and 64. BJA invites state leaders and coordinators to participate in this webinar to discuss the possibility of their state becoming a pilot project state.

This webinar series will address secondary trauma and traumatic stress in order to help law enforcement, prosecutors, and other investigative personnel identify, reduce, and address the traumatic impact of their work in combating child sexual exploitation. 

The webinar series will detail how and why stress and trauma manifest, what signs and symptoms we should be looking out for as well as how to mitigate the effects by using everyday tools, techniques, and coping strategies. This webinar will focus on behavioral factors that can compound the response to trauma.

Join the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for their upcoming “Secondary Trauma & Traumatic Stress: Behavioral Signs and Symptoms and How to Mitigate” webinar on July 16, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Due to COVID-19, the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) has decided to offer a portion of the Summer Summit that was to be held in Denver, CO in a modified format as the “2020 Summer Summit Virtual Learning Series.” This series highlights six of the topics from the original agenda regarding professional development and victim advocacy needed to address the “Challenge of Change.” Sign up today to learn from experienced faculty from around the country while not leaving your home office!

Substance use disorders among pregnant women and the number of infants born with prenatal substance exposure continues to rise. To address this, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) requires that states develop Plans of Safe Care and have policies and procedures to address the needs of this population. Presenters will briefly discuss the CAPTA requirements, some best practices, and examine the implications for active efforts and compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

Attendees will hear from the California Department of Justice, California Tribal Families Coalition, and California Department of Social Services. This conference will provide Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) litigation and legislation updates and also take an in-depth look at different Tribes’ organizational approaches and how they are developing their infrastructure. 

To recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15, 2020), join the U.S. Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative for their upcoming “Lifting Up Voices: Law Enforcement World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) Celebration” webinar on June 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Evidence-based practices clearly demonstrate that the relationships professionals develop with their client is critical in supporting behavioral change. Creating a relationship that is supportive, empathetic, and accountable and that provides appropriate advocacy is foundational in the change process. Developing effective working relationships requires balancing empathy and boundaries with clear goals and an attention to resolving barriers.

Join the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) for their upcoming “The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) National Elder Fraud Hotline to Assist Victims of Financial Fraud” webinar on June 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET. During this webinar, OVC TTAC’s Lori A.

This year, 307 names are being engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC, adding to the nearly 22,000 killed in the line of duty already memorialized there.

Join the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund along with law enforcement leaders, celebrities, U.S. officials, and American icons as they come together to pay tribute to our fallen law enforcement officers in a livestreamed Candlelight Vigil.