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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250114T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T205151Z
UID:7828-1738238400-1738242000@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Funding Freedom: Transforming Lives Through Cash Assistance for Survivors of Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Join Restore NYC for an in-depth webinar unveiling their groundbreaking multi-year analysis of housing\, employment\, mental health\, and safety outcomes for survivors of trafficking who received direct financial support for housing. Spanning data from 2019 to 2024\, this webinar will explore the immediate and long-term impacts of cash assistance\, featuring survivor perspectives and expert insights from the field. Discover how flexible funding interventions challenge misconceptions\, foster stability\, and pave the way for innovative solutions in the anti-trafficking field.\n\nWhether you’re an advocate\, policymaker\, or supporter\, this conversation will inspire expanded investment in programs that create lasting freedom and stability.\n\nRead the report\n\nRegister for the Webinar
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/funding-freedom-transforming-lives-through-cash-assistance-for-survivors-of-trafficking/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T141500
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250114T215246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T155732Z
UID:7829-1738242000-1738246500@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Twenty Years Later: National Study of Victim Compensation Program Trends\, Challenges\, and Successes
DESCRIPTION:EVENT POSTPONED – Will update the date and time when that information is available. \nThis webinar from the National Institute of Justice examines state victim compensation programs across the U.S. It will include an overview of the utilization\, comprehensiveness\, and effectiveness of state victim compensation programs in meeting victims’ needs. The presentation will also discuss the strengths\, barriers\, and challenges of victim compensation programs. This will be followed by a discussion of how the study has informed policy and practice in Delaware and takeaways for compensation programs across the U.S. \nThis webinar will: \n\nProvide a current picture of the national landscape of victim compensation programs\nPresent an in-depth analysis of the operations and performance of victim compensation programs in four states\nDiscuss critical policy and practice elements to sustain and improve victim compensation programs moving forward\n\nLive captioning will be available. \nRegister \n\nRead the related report
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/twenty-years-later-national-study-of-victim-compensation-program-trends-challenges-and-successes/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250130T185245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T185245Z
UID:7858-1739880000-1739883600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Impact of Mass Shootings on Youth
DESCRIPTION:Firearms have become the leading cause of death for US children and teens\, and disproportionately impact people of color. The impact of gun violence extends far beyond immediate deaths and injuries\, with childhood exposure contributing to mental health challenges\, and increasing the risk of adult involvement in gun violence. \nIn this Joyce Foundation webinar\, panelists will discuss new findings that explore the psychological impact of mass shootings on youth and the impact of anonymous reporting systems on school gun violence prevention. \nSpeakers: \n\nAlexandria French\, Director\, Research & Evaluation\, Sandy Hook Promise\nDr. Elyse Thulin\, Research Assistant Professor\, Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention\, University of Michigan\nKirsty Weitzel\, Research Data Scientist\, RTI International\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/impact-of-mass-shootings-on-youth/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250225T151321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T151321Z
UID:7877-1742299200-1742302800@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Healthcare-based Screening and Violence Prevention Tools
DESCRIPTION:The Joyce Foundation is holding a fourth webinar in the series focused on firearms research commissioned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This webinar will cover a critical element of firearm violence prevention: the role of healthcare-based tools and interventions. Early research suggests that screening tools and interventions used in healthcare settings could help prevent future violence and suicide among people at risk. \nIn this webinar\, researchers from the University of Michigan and the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute will discuss new findings that explore the role of a hospital-based screening tool (SaFETy) in predicting future firearm violence risk\, and a decision-aid tool (Lock to Live) that helps people at risk of suicide make informed decisions about securely storing firearms. \nLearn more and Register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/healthcare-based-screening-and-violence-prevention-tools/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250328
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20241108T214948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T222125Z
UID:6074-1742947200-1743119999@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Network USA Anti-Trafficking Conference
DESCRIPTION:Freedom Network USA’s 2025 virtual anti-human trafficking conference\, Sharing Power: Building Inclusive Communities will take place on March 26 and 27\, 2025. This virtual conference will highlight specialized\, evidence-based approaches tailored to the unique needs of survivors with diverse identities\, experiences\, and challenges. The conference strives to lift up the voices of subject matter experts\, persons with lived experiences\, and advocates in the anti-trafficking field in order to share knowledge\, perspectives\, and power amongst attendees. \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/freedom-network-usa-anti-trafficking-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences for Victim Services,External Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250214T133712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T133712Z
UID:7869-1743897600-1744156799@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:ResilienceCon 2025
DESCRIPTION:ResilienceCon is an international conference that offers opportunities to interact with colleagues who are interested in strengths-based approaches to understanding\, preventing\, and responding to violence and other adversities. ResilienceCon takes a multidimensional\, ecological approach to overcoming trauma and emphasizes the role of social justice in individual and community wellbeing. ResilienceCon uses highly interactive formats and meets every April in Nashville\, TN. \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/resiliencecon-2025/
CATEGORIES:Conferences for Victim Services,External Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250407T135622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T135622Z
UID:7930-1744293600-1744300800@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:NRCDV 2025 Policy and Research Briefing
DESCRIPTION:National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) and the Safe Housing Capacity Building Center will highlight emerging findings from NRCDV’s ongoing Black immigrant and refugee housing research project. This project explores the scope of homelessness and housing insecurity among Black immigrant and refugee survivors of domestic and sexual violence and documents the experiences of advocates and direct service providers working with this population. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/nrcdv-2025-policy-and-research-briefing-2/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250402T223327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T223327Z
UID:7913-1744362000-1744365600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Launch Webinar: Online Course on Participatory Approaches for Childhood Sexual Violence Research
DESCRIPTION:The Sexual Violence Research Institute (SVRI) announces the launch of Power of Participation\, its latest FREE self-paced online course. This course introduces participatory approaches to childhood sexual violence research and will be available in both English and French. \nJoin them for this launch webinar for: \n\nSneak peek into the course modules and what’s included.\nPanel discussion on the power of participation.\nQ&A with participatory researchers in the field of childhood sexual violence\n\nLearn More and Register \n 
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/launch-webinar-online-course-on-participatory-approaches-for-childhood-sexual-violence-research/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250324T214413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T214413Z
UID:7903-1744722000-1744725600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Community Violence Prevention and Intervention: Insights from the Frontlines
DESCRIPTION:Community violence interventions (CVI) aim to reduce violence by preventing and disrupting cycles of retaliation and by delivering supports and services that save lives\, address trauma\, provide opportunity and improve the conditions that drive violence. While these strategies have existed in communities for decades\, research on CVI – its impact and efficacy\, but also how and why it works – has been limited. In particular\, the experience and expertise of frontline workers\, who work directly with the population most vulnerable to community violence\, remains underexplored. \nIn this Joyce Foundation webinar\, researchers from the University of California\, Davis will discuss a recent paper that explores the perspectives and insights of community violence intervention professionals in three cities: Sacramento\, California; Baltimore\, Maryland; and Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. This research draws on interviews and focus groups with 45 frontline workers across these cities to understand the drivers and mitigators of community gun violence and the challenges that CVI specialists face in approaching their work\, and offers recommendations to advocates and policymakers considering employing these strategies to reduce community gun violence. \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/community-violence-prevention-and-intervention-insights-from-the-frontlines/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250326T201821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T201821Z
UID:7905-1744722000-1744725600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Interpersonal Violence Survivor Health Needs Through Digital Hotline: Learning from a Longitudinal Study
DESCRIPTION:Join the Texas Violence Injury Prevention Research Center and Dr. Leila Wood\, UTHealth Professor & VIPR Director of Research\, for an insightful discussion on the impact of digital hotlines for survivors of intimate partner violence\, sexual assault\, and trafficking. This mixed-methods study explores how chat and text hotlines support survivor health and well-being.\n \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/addressing-interpersonal-violence-survivor-health-needs-through-digital-hotline-learning-from-a-longitudinal-study/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20240920T214749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T214749Z
UID:5995-1745280000-1745539199@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:International Conference on Sexual Assault\, Domestic Violence\, and Forging New Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Join law enforcement\, prosecutors\, advocates\, health care providers\, judges\, faith leaders\, educators\, researchers\, and others at the next EVAWI conference in Anaheim\, California\, highlighting promising practices and emerging issues to effectively respond to gender-based crimes. \nLEARN – Improve your skills with the latest knowledge and best practices from dynamic\, highly respected experts. \nCONNECT – Try new products from exhibitors and network with both criminal justice and community partners. \nRE-ENERGIZE – Refuel your passion to make a difference\, and use that energy to implement change in your community. \nCELEBRATE – Join us to honor prestigious winners of our Visionary\, Professional Impact\, and Teal Heart awards. \nLearn more and Register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/international-conference-on-sexual-assault-domestic-violence-and-forging-new-pathways/
CATEGORIES:Conferences for Victim Services,External Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250427T201250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T201418Z
UID:7959-1746021600-1746028800@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Cultivating the SEED Dashboard: A Townhall on Survivor Data Justice
DESCRIPTION:Data is power. At the Center for Survivor Agency and Justice\, they believe that data should be transparent\, actionable\, and grounded in the lived realities of survivors. In this interactive Townhall\, CSAJ will share insights from our national Data Dives and community feedback that asked: \n\nWhat data is truly needed to advance survivor economic equity?\nHow do we measure impact on systems\, policies\, and survivors’ lives?\nHow can we co-create tools that serve both survivors and advocates?\n\nJoin us for Cultivating the SEED Dashboard: A Townhall—a conversational\, interactive space to share what they’ve heard\, where they’re headed\, and what they’re still figuring out together. \nMore about the SEED Dashboard \nRegister
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/cultivating-the-seed-dashboard-a-townhall-on-survivor-data-justice/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250430T010304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T010304Z
UID:7961-1747126800-1747155600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Sexual Assault at Sea - Public Information Gathering Session
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies announced that the congressionally mandated Committee on Sexual Assault at Sea will hold a public information gathering session on Perspectives on the Statement of Task: Victim Advocates and Law/Prosecution. \nIn this public session\, the committee will invite perspectives from victim advocates and those working in the law/prosecution space. Speakers from the United States Coast Guard\, who provide support for the study\, and additional invited experts from advocacy organizations will discuss their work and its alignment with the study goals. The virtual session will be streamed live on the event page. \nRegistration to attend virtually is now available. Exact session times to be confirmed. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/sexual-assault-at-sea-public-information-gathering-session/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20241108T222625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T222625Z
UID:6076-1747612800-1747871999@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Crime Victim Law Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Crime Victim Law Institute’s Crime Victim Law Conference is the premier national conference on rights enforcement in the country. Professionals serving victims gather to learn\, share best practices\, and plan the future of victims’ rights. The event is held in Portland\, OR. \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/crime-victim-law-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences for Victim Services,External Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250507T153337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T153410Z
UID:7963-1748354400-1748359800@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Invisible Injuries: Acquired Disabilities from Violence
DESCRIPTION:In this session from Activating Change\, presenters will explore the complex and often overlooked intersection of violence\, trauma\, and brain injury. They will also highlight pioneering research in Ohio that examines the connection between brain injury and domestic violence. Finally\, they’ll introduce CARE\, a trauma-informed\, brain injury-aware framework designed to improve awareness\, accommodations\, and accessibility. You’ll leave with practical\, free tools to implement in your organization to better support individuals affected by these issues. \nFeaturing Rachel Ramirez\, Ohio Domestic Violence Network \nRachel Ramirez is the Director of Health and Disability Programs and the Founder of The Center on Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury at The Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN). Her focus is on supporting professionals and systems to better understand traumatic stress and the impact of brain injury\, which translates into more accessible and effective services. She provides extensive statewide\, national\, and international training\, technical assistance\, consultation\, and program support. Rachel also supervises Ohio’s Office on Violence Against Women Disability Grant Program’s statewide collaboration of forensic nursing\, brain injury\, and domestic and sexual violence services\, funded since 2020. \nRachel has co-authored several peer reviewed journal articles and has been featured on National Public Radio and CBS News as well as in The New York Times Magazine and The Washington Post. Rachel has a master’s in social work from The Ohio State University and is a licensed independent social worker and a registered advocate with senior standing and has been with ODVN for 18 years. \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/invisible-injuries-acquired-disabilities-from-violence/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250411T160056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T214838Z
UID:7936-1750082400-1750086000@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:New Research on Hospital-based Violence Intervention Programs
DESCRIPTION:The Joyce Foundation invites you to join the fifth webinar in the series focused on firearms research commissioned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This webinar will cover new research on hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs)\, in which medical staff and trusted community messengers offer patients immediate support and tools for preventing future injury and violence. Research suggests that HVIPs may effectively reduce the chances of patients experiencing violence again. \nIn this webinar\, the Executive Director of the HAVI and researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University will discuss the HVIP model\, and new findings that explore the impact of brief hospital-based interventions and a regional approach to HVIP implementation. These findings suggest that brief hospital-based interventions and those with longer-term case management services both helped change patients’ attitudes related to violence and reduced the likelihood of experiencing violence again. To expand programs like these\, the research shows that a regional model connecting and coordinating HVIPs through a technical assistance center can be beneficial. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/new-research-on-hospital-based-violence-intervention-programs/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250604T144659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T144659Z
UID:7972-1750251600-1750257000@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Why don’t victims or witnesses of severe community violence participate in the criminal legal system? Practices and programs to encourage participation.
DESCRIPTION:This webinar from RTI will feature content from a research project supported by Arnold Ventures. Speakers will discuss key reasons impacting the decision-making of victims and witnesses of severe community violence about whether to participate in the criminal legal system\, and the programs and practices currently in place in police departments and prosecutors’ offices to encourage victim and witness participation in these cases. The panelists will discuss the background and rationale for a research study on these topics\, an overview of study findings\, and implications for the field. Audience attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding victim and witness participation in the legal system including intimidation and retaliation\, the role that victim services can play in encouraging legal system participation\, and strategies for prosecuting cases without victim and witness participation. A recording will be shared with registrants following the event. Therefore\, we encourage you to register if you are interested in the material but unavailable at that time. \n\nSpeakers\n\nRTI – Tom Scott\, PhD and Stacy Sechrist\, PhD – RTI\nAequitas – John Wilkinson\, Esq\nCity of Chattanooga – Troy Rogers\nNew York County District Attorney’s Office – Beverly Gilchrist\nAdams County District Attorney’s Office – Cathee Hansen\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/why-dont-victims-or-witnesses-of-severe-community-violence-participate-in-the-criminal-legal-system-practices-and-programs-to-encourage-participation/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250702T140210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T140210Z
UID:7977-1752580800-1752584400@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Policing Domestic Violence: Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:A movement to treat domestic violence as a public safety issue rather than a private family matter spawned a wave of reform\, culminating in the Violence Against Women Act in the 1994 federal Crime Bill. Mandatory arrest policies\, in particular\, have been widely adopted over the past several decades. \nHowever\, research suggests these laws may not deter domestic violence as intended and may inadvertently draw survivors into the criminal justice system. Moving forward\, how can we ensure new approaches work to interrupt domestic violence\, hold abusers accountable\, and protect survivors? \nJoin the Council on Criminal Justice’s Women’s Justice Commission and a panel of experts to examine the complex impact of domestic violence policing and explore promising strategies to improve safety\, accountability\, and justice for women. \nThe conversation will be followed by a Q&A. \nLearn more and register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/policing-domestic-violence-past-present-and-future/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250624T131801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T131801Z
UID:7974-1752588000-1752591600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Extreme Risk Protection Orders: An Implementation Introspection
DESCRIPTION:Extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs)\, also known as red flag laws\, are a newer approach to combatting gun violence that already are showing promise in achieving this end. Join the Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions for this webinar diving deeper into ERPOs and lessons learned from efforts implementing this policy across the nation. Panelists Lisa Geller and Spencer Cantrell and moderator Jaclyn Schildkraut will explore ERPOs both generally and specifically in New York State\, describe the markers of successful implementations of this policy\, highlight ways in which states can assess their own implementation\, and examine best practices that can facilitate similar efforts moving forward. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/extreme-risk-protection-orders-an-implementation-introspection/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20241108T222043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T202254Z
UID:6075-1753056000-1753487999@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:NOVA’s Annual Training Event
DESCRIPTION:NOVA’s 51st Annual Training Event will VIRTUAL this year. This event provides the victim assistance community of advocates\, crisis responders\, and other allied professionals with an opportunity to connect and gain best emerging practices for serving survivors of crime. Attendees choose from an extensive list of workshop topics and hear from inspiring keynote speakers! \nLearn More
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/novas-annual-training-event/
CATEGORIES:Conferences for Victim Services,External Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250225T193923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T193923Z
UID:7878-1753747200-1754006399@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:2025 Women Are Sacred Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Women Are Sacred (WAS) Conference will take place July 29–31\, 2025\, at the Baird Center in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. One of the nation’s most inspiring and impactful gatherings\, the Women Are Sacred Conference is a cornerstone in the movement to end violence against Native women and children. This powerful event brings together advocates\, survivors\, Tribal domestic and sexual violence programs\, Tribal leadership\, law enforcement\, and Tribal court personnel—all united in the shared mission of creating safer\, stronger Tribal communities. \nThe Women Are Sacred (WAS) Conference is one of the oldest and largest gatherings of advocates\, survivors\, Tribal domestic and sexual violence programs\, Tribal community members\, Tribal leadership\, law enforcement\, and Tribal court personnel dedicated to ending violence against Native American women and children. WAS offers state-of-the-art training and networking opportunities designed to increase the capacity of Tribal Nations\, Tribal domestic violence\, and community-based programs to address violence in Tribal communities. \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/2025-women-are-sacred-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences for Victim Services,External Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250811T134359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T134359Z
UID:7987-1755090000-1755093600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:REPORT RELEASE WEBINAR School Active Shooter Drills: Mitigating Risks to Mental\, Emotional\, and Behavioral Health
DESCRIPTION:An upcoming report –from the Board on Children\, Youth and Families of the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering and Medicine–examines the effects of active shooter drills and other school security measures on the mental\, emotional\, and behavioral health of K–12 students and staff. It offers evidence-based best practices to reduce harm while preparing for emergencies\, and outlines actionable steps for schools\, policymakers\, and communities to prioritize well-being alongside safety. \nJoin a webinar discussing key topics from the report\, including: \n\nThe psychological impact of active shooter drills\nBest practices to reduce trauma and support student and staff well-being\nA research agenda to strengthen policies and practice\n\nLearn more about the report \nRegister for the webinar
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/report-release-webinar-school-active-shooter-drills-mitigating-risks-to-mental-emotional-and-behavioral-health/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250811T132033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T132033Z
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SUMMARY:Digital (chat and text) hotline: Exploring the service approach and impact on survivor wellness
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for back-to-school season with fresh insights to boost your agency’s approach to digital hotline services! As communities sharpen their pencils and gear up for a new academic year\, Texas family violence agencies are stepping up their game by expanding hotline support through chat and text\, alongside traditional phone services. A dedicated team of researchers and practitioners just completed a three-year “study session” at two Texas programs\, confirming that digital hotlines significantly enhance survivors’ health\, safety\, and well-being. \nJoin Dr. Leila Wood\, Professor and Director of Research and Evaluation at VIPR and the Center for Violence Prevention at UTHealth\, and colleagues from family violence programs\, as they present key “lessons learned” from their comprehensive research. This interactive webinar will deliver valuable takeaways\, practical “homework” for implementing digital hotline services\, and a lively Q&A to make sure your agency is fully prepared to support survivors in the digital age. \nFeatured Presenter: Dr. Leila Wood – Professor\, Director of Research and Evaluation\, VIPR and Center for Violence Prevention \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/digital-chat-and-text-hotline-exploring-the-service-approach-and-impact-on-survivor-wellness/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250818T222957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T222957Z
UID:7994-1756166400-1756425599@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:National Sexual Assault Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Sexual Assault Conference® will be held August 26-28\, 2025 in Anaheim\, CA. This conference brings together over 2\,000 advocates committed to ending sexual abuse\, assault\, and harassment. This annual event is filled with opportunities to advance learning\, develop skills\, share information\, build relationships\, and increase our capacity to assert the dignity of all people. Together at NSAC\, they build strong partnerships and strategies that strengthen our work to end sexual violence. \nLearn more and register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/national-sexual-assault-conference-2/
CATEGORIES:Conferences for Victim Services,External Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250818T221026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T221026Z
UID:7992-1756857600-1757116799@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:National Training Institute (NCVC)
DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Victims of Crime will hold the 2025 National Training Institute and the National Crime Victim Bar Association 2025 National Conference from Sept. 3-5\, 2025\, in Orlando\, Florida\, at the Hilton Lake Buena Vista. The NTI emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to sharing promising practices\, current research\, and effective programs and policies that are victim-centered\, practice-based\, and research-informed. NTI is a forum for law enforcement\, victim service professionals\, allied practitioners\, policymakers\, and researchers to share current developments and build new collaborations. \nLearn more and register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/national-training-institute-ncvc/
CATEGORIES:Conferences for Victim Services,External Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250818T003406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T003406Z
UID:7990-1760486400-1760745599@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Second Annual Crime Victims' Institute Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Crime Victims’ Institute is holding its second annual conference:  Advancing Research\, Policy\, and Advocacy for Crime Victims and Survivors\, October 15 – 17\, 2025. The event will be held at the Beto Criminal Justice Center at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville\, Texas. \nThis year’s conference will focus on human trafficking\, cybercrime victimization\, and elder abuse and neglect. \nApply to register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/second-annual-crime-victims-institute-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences for Victim Services,External Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251030
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20250818T221801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T221801Z
UID:7993-1761523200-1761782399@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:National Conference on Domestic Violence
DESCRIPTION:The National Domestic Violence Conference will be held Oct 27 – 29 in Kansas City\, Missouri. This year’s theme\, “Care. Community. Connection.” beautifully encapsulates the shared commitment to creating a space of joy\, learning\, and rejuvenation for survivors of domestic violence and all those working to end relationship abuse. This conference is designed for: \n\nSurvivors who are passionate to create change and de-stigmatize domestic violence\nAdvocates\, allies\, and leaders working to shift power back to survivors\nStakeholders\, legislators\, and staffers working to create policy and funding to best support survivors\nCommunity and corporate leaders dedicated to creating safe and healthy relationships\n\nLearn more and register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/national-conference-on-domestic-violence/
CATEGORIES:Conferences for Victim Services,External Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20251110T164948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T164948Z
UID:8029-1762858800-1762860600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:SnapTalk: 2025 National Gun Policy Survey
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars on November 11th at 11am to join The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions for the launch of their new SnapTalk series with the Center’s Co-Director\, Cass Crifasi\, PhD\, MPH. Cass will share insights from the newly released 2025 Johns Hopkins National Survey of Gun Policy and lead a conversation on what Americans really think about gun violence prevention policies. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/snaptalk-2025-national-gun-policy-survey/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20251106T213659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T213659Z
UID:8025-1764763200-1764766800@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Gun Violence and Intimate Partner Violence: A Review of the Literature and Where We Stand
DESCRIPTION:In 2024\, the MacArthur Foundation commissioned research to better understand the intersection of intimate partner violence (IPV) and firearms violence. Historically\, these two topics have often been separate in areas such as funding\, research\, prevention\, and intervention efforts. While recent attention has focused more on the overlap between firearms and IPV – especially in relation to policy – there remains less emphasis on how current policies may be less effective for Black women and other people of color\, non-policy approaches\, policies addressing social determinants of health\, and community-driven interventions. \nIn this Joyce Foundation webinar\, researchers will discuss a paper produced for the MacArthur Foundation that reviews existing literature and digs into gaps in our collective understanding through interviews with over a dozen funders\, academics\, and community leaders with expertise in this area. In addition\, researchers will discuss a report that summarizes and analyzes state and federal statutes to restrict and remove firearms from perpetrators of intimate partner violence. \nFeatured speaker: \nEsprene Liddell-Quintyn\, PhD\, MA\nResearch Consultant\, Department of Epidemiology\nFirearm Injury & Policy Research Program (FIPRP)\nUniversity of Washington \nStephen N. Oliphant\, PhD\, MPP\nResearch Investigator\nInstitute for Firearm Injury Prevention\nUniversity of Michigan \nNoelle M. St. Vil\, PhD\, LMSW\nAssociate Professor\nSchool of Social Work\nDeputy Director\, Gender Institute\nUniversity of Buffalo \nApril M. Zeoli\, PhD\, MPH\nAssociate Professor\, Dept. of Health Management & Policy\, School of Public Health\nDirector\, Michigan Firearm Law Implementation Program\nDirector\, Policy Core\, Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention\nUniversity of Michigan \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/gun-violence-and-intimate-partner-violence-a-review-of-the-literature-and-where-we-stand/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070418
CREATED:20251217T194135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194135Z
UID:8055-1767877200-1767880800@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Webinar\, Community Cooperation and Homicide Clearance: New Evidence from Chicago and Implications for Policy
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s homicide clearance rate has been declining since the 1960s\, and though rates are different in different places\, in many American cities law enforcement still struggles to solve more than half of all homicides. Further compounding this challenge\, communities that bear the most disproportionate burden of firearms violence may see even lower clearance rates. \nIn this webinar from the Joyce Foundation\, Dr. Kathryn Bocanegra will discuss findings from a newly published peer-reviewed study that explores the relationship between police effectiveness – both real and perceived – and community members’ willingness to cooperate with police in homicide investigations. The study draws on original survey data from five Chicago neighborhoods with high homicide rates and varying clearance rates. It examines how these factors influence two key forms of cooperation: (1) calling the police after witnessing a homicide\, and (2) providing information about a homicide suspect. \nThe study also contributes to ongoing discussions about police legitimacy by offering empirical evidence on how trust and efficacy intersect in racially and ethnically diverse neighborhoods disproportionately impacted by violence. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/webinar-community-cooperation-and-homicide-clearance-new-evidence-from-chicago-and-implications-for-policy/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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