In this webinar by the Joyce Foundation, researchers from University of California, Davis and Northwestern University will discuss new findings that explore the nature and dynamics of childhood exposure to gun violence in US cities; the impact of firearm exposure on youth mental health and on future adult experiences of gun violence; and the impact […]
This webinar from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) presents official statistics on youth and the justice system using key data collections administered by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). It will examine the latest statistical information on various youth justice topics, including youth victims […]
The 18th National Indian Nations Conference is now open, presented by the Office for Victims of Crime, will be held December 10–13, 2024, at the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation in Palm Springs, California. This conference will focus on the unique needs of American Indian and Alaska Native crime victims and provide training […]
RTI International conducted a study on the prevalence of labor trafficking within the construction industry in Houston, Texas. The objectives of the study were to advance knowledge of promising methods for estimating human trafficking prevalence and to better understand substantive issues around construction workers’ experiences with labor trafficking and other labor abuse. In this webinar, […]
As firearms became the leading cause of death for US children and teens, disproportionately affecting people of color, the impact of gun violence extends far beyond immediate deaths and injuries. Childhood exposure also contributes to mental health challenges and increases the risk of adult involvement in gun violence. Join the Joyce Foundation for this presentation, where researchers will […]
Save the date for a special webinar offering a first look at the FY 2023–2024 Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Human Trafficking Performance Measurement Tool Data Dashboard. During this webinar, the OVC Performance Management Team will explore the importance of transparency and the nuanced role that data plays within the anti-trafficking field. Using the dynamic […]
In this presentation sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), participants will learn about the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, including results from 2023, which highlight associations between adult caretaker engagement and school connectedness with substance use, indicators of emotional well-being and suicide risk, and experiences with violence among American Indian […]
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 […]
EVENT POSTPONED - Will update the date and time when that information is available. This 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 […]
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. In this Joyce Foundation webinar, panelists […]
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 […]
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 […]
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