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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
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:20260406T085627
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
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:20260406T085627
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
CREATED:20250811T132033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T132033Z
UID:7986-1755529200-1755534600@victimresearch.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
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:20260406T085627
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:20260406T085627
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:20260406T085627
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
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:20260406T085627
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
CREATED:20251210T172444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T172444Z
UID:8037-1768395600-1768399200@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: IPV\, Pregnancy\, and Maternal Health
DESCRIPTION:Homicide is a leading cause of death during pregnancy. This session addresses the intertwined epidemics of intimate partner violence and maternal mortality. Centering the experiences of survivors during pregnancy\, this session investigates the compounded risks of domestic violence during the perinatal period and how health providers and advocates can support survivors. \nThis webinar is part of a series hosted by The National Health Initiative on Violence and Abuse at FUTURES\, the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Women’s Health and Gender Equity\, and the Bloomberg American Health Initiative at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The series brings together leading experts to share cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. Each session dives into urgent issues shaping lives and communities—including pediatric and adolescent health\, gun violence\, healthcare systems change\, care and safety during emergencies\, maternal mortality\, reproductive coercion\, and more. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/webinar-ipv-pregnancy-and-maternal-health/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
CREATED:20251210T172859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T172859Z
UID:8038-1770814800-1770818400@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Webinar\, Innovation spotlight: Promising IPV Interventions Across Contexts
DESCRIPTION:Prevention is possible. This roundtable spotlights programs that have demonstrated success in preventing intimate partner violence and promoting healing—from culturally grounded practices to community-based innovations. \nThe webinar is part of a series hosted by The National Health Initiative on Violence and Abuse at FUTURES\, the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Women’s Health and Gender Equity\, and the Bloomberg American Health Initiative at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The series brings together leading experts to share cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. Each session dives into urgent issues shaping lives and communities—including pediatric and adolescent health\, gun violence\, healthcare systems change\, care and safety during emergencies\, maternal mortality\, reproductive coercion\, and more. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/webinar-innovation-spotlight-promising-ipv-interventions-across-contexts/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T151500
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
CREATED:20260209T163850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T163850Z
UID:8074-1771941600-1771946100@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:PROGRESS Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Desmond Upton Patton
DESCRIPTION:Prevent Gun Violence: Research\, Empowerment\, Strategies & Solutions (PROGRESS) presents Desmond Upton Patton\, Ph.D.. as part of its Distinguished Speaker Series. Dr. Patton’s talk will focus on his forthcoming book\, a research memoir and social critique that traces the life\, death\, and afterlives of Gakirah Barnes\, a Black teenage girl in Chicago\, and what her story reveals about how gun violence\, grief\, and survival unfold across both neighborhood streets and social media timelines. \nDrawing on more than a decade of interdisciplinary work at the intersection of social work\, communication\, and data science\, Dr. Patton’s book argues that social media is not just a backdrop to youth life. It is an infrastructure that shapes how emotions\, conflict\,\nbelonging\, and harm are expressed and interpreted. In his talk\, Dr. Patton uses the concept of digital streets\, showing how online and offline worlds collapse into one another\, and how the same platforms that can create connection and joy can also intensify risk\, accelerate violence\, and invite surveillance. \nDesmond Upton Patton\, PhD\, is the 31st PIK University Professor\, School of Social Policy &\nPractice and the Waldo E. Johnson Jr. Professor\, Annenberg School for Communication\,\nUniversity of Pennsylvania \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/progress-distinguished-speaker-series-dr-desmond-upton-patton/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
CREATED:20251121T200453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T200453Z
UID:8034-1772064000-1772236799@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:2026 USC Judith D. Tamkin International Symposium on Elder Abuse
DESCRIPTION:The mission of the USC Judith D. Tamkin International Symposium on Elder Abuse is to create safe and healthy environments for all older adults\, here and across the world\, by bringing researchers\, practitioners\, advocates\, thought leaders\, lawmakers\, and other stakeholders together to share findings\, strategize solutions\, and help shape and propel the field of elder justice.  \nThe theme of the 2026 Symposium is “The Elder Justice Panorama: Promising Programs\, Sustainable Progress\, and the Path Forward.” The agenda will address the latest research to practice developments\, elder financial exploitation\, applied interventions\, and abuse and neglect in licensed facilities. \nThe event is held in Pasadena\, California. Registration is limited to 200 participants. \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/2026-usc-judith-d-tamkin-international-symposium-on-elder-abuse/
CATEGORIES:Conferences for Victim Services,External Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
CREATED:20251210T174321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T174321Z
UID:8042-1772110800-1772114400@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Webinar\, Built on Trust: Community Partnerships for Firearm Violence Prevention Research
DESCRIPTION:The Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education invites you to a webinar series designed to build the capacity\, confidence and visibility of researchers and practitioners working to prevent firearm-related violence. \nThis webinar will offer practical guidance on addressing past research harms and building durable\, trust-based partnerships with communities to support meaningful firearm violence prevention research. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/webinar-built-on-trust-community-partnerships-for-firearm-violence-prevention-research/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
CREATED:20260225T220658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T220753Z
UID:8079-1772463600-1772467200@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:New Evidence on HVIP Effectiveness: Implications for Philanthropy and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join this virtual briefing to discuss newly published evidence from Boston Medical Center’s Violence Intervention Advocacy Program (VIAP) and its implications for the future of hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs) nationwide. \nCo-hosted by the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention\, the Fund for a Safer Future\, and the Violence Intervention Advocacy Program (VIAP) at Boston Medical Center\, this session will review and discuss a landmark study on HVIP effectiveness by Jonathan Jay et al in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The study found a 50% reduction in violent injury or involvement in violent crime\, positioning HVIPs as one of several effective community violence intervention strategies. \nOrganizers welcome your participation to explore what this evidence means for funding\, sustainability\, and scaling impact. \nFeatured Speakers: \n\nFatimah Loren Dreier\, Executive Director\, The HAVI\nRob Wilcox\, CEO\, Fund for a Safer Future\nJonathan Jay\, DrPH\, JD\, Associate Professor\, Boston University\nRusti Pendleton\, Trauma Response Team Supervisor\, VIAP\nRuth Abaya\, MD\, MPH\, Senior Director\, The HAVI\n\n  \nREGISTER \n  \n 
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/new-evidence-on-hvip-effectiveness-implications-for-philanthropy-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
CREATED:20260219T220914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T220914Z
UID:8077-1772719200-1772722800@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:From Evidence to Impact: Implementing Prevention Education to Address Child Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation
DESCRIPTION:Join the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Violence Prevention (DVP) and the Administration for Children and Families’ (ACF) Office of Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) for a conversation on how local communities are using prevention education and policy initiatives to prevent abuse and exploitation.  \nThis webinar will focus on approaches for researchers and decision-makers in schools\, nonprofits\, and other institutions who are considering integrating prevention education into existing programming.   \nWhat you’ll gain:  \n\nKnowledge of evidence-informed practices that prevent child trafficking and sexual exploitation.  \nExamples to inform the design\, improvement\, and implementation of prevention education and related programming.   \nUnderstanding of the value of prevention education and how to implement it effectively across a range of settings and contexts.   \n\n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/from-evidence-to-impact-implementing-prevention-education-to-address-child-trafficking-and-sexual-exploitation/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
CREATED:20260224T191302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T191302Z
UID:8078-1773144000-1773147600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:More Guns\, Less Murder? Unpacking Recent Trends in Homicide\, Gun Ownership\, and Gun Policy in America
DESCRIPTION:Private gun ownership in America has surged in the past several years\, even as authorities have intensified enforcement against illegal firearms—cracking down on “ghost” guns\, tightening oversight of licensed dealers\, and seizing more weapons from the streets. Meanwhile\, violent crime\, particularly homicide\, saw a historic rise followed by a historic decline. \nJoin the Council on Criminal Justice’s Centering Justice project and leading experts for a conversation about how gun policies\, enforcement strategies\, and market dynamics are shaping gun violence trends today—and the implications for policy and strategy. \nLearn more and REGISTER \n 
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/more-guns-less-murder-unpacking-recent-trends-in-homicide-gun-ownership-and-gun-policy-in-america/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
CREATED:20251210T173249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T173249Z
UID:8039-1773234000-1773237600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Webinar\, Perpetration prevention: Supporting People Who Use Violence
DESCRIPTION:Looking for new approaches\, this session focuses on supportive\, accountable\, and healing-centered models for engaging individuals who have caused violence in relationships. \nThe webinar is part of a series hosted by The National Health Initiative on Violence and Abuse at FUTURES\, the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Women’s Health and Gender Equity\, and the Bloomberg American Health Initiative at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The series brings together leading experts to share cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. Each session dives into urgent issues shaping lives and communities—including pediatric and adolescent health\, gun violence\, healthcare systems change\, care and safety during emergencies\, maternal mortality\, reproductive coercion\, and more. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/webinar-perpetration-prevention-supporting-people-who-use-violence/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
CREATED:20260302T134147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T134147Z
UID:8081-1774360800-1774366200@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:From Data to Action: Applying the 2023/2024 NISVS Findings on Stalking\, Sexual Violence\, and Intimate Partner Violence
DESCRIPTION:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released new data briefs from the 2023-2024 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS)\, offering updated national and state-level prevalence estimates of stalking\, sexual violence\, and intimate partner violence. Join PreventConnect for a web conference to hear from CDC staff who will walk through key findings from the new briefs and explore what they mean for prevention practice. Together\, we will discuss how this data can strengthen prevention planning\, support communication efforts\, and inform strategies that address the factors that allow violence to occur. \nOBJECTIVES:\n\nSummarize key findings from the 2023-2024 NISVS data briefs on stalking\, sexual violence\, and intimate partner violence\nIdentify practical ways to use NISVS data to inform prevention efforts and messaging\nDiscuss implications of the findings for advancing primary prevention\n\nGUESTS: \nSharon G. Smith\, PhD\nKathleen C. Basile\, PhD\nMatthew J. Breiding\, PhD \nFACILITATORS: David Lee & Ashleigh Klein-Jimenez\, PreventConnect & ValorUS® \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/from-data-to-action-applying-the-2023-2024-nisvs-findings-on-stalking-sexual-violence-and-intimate-partner-violence/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
CREATED:20251230T140819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T140819Z
UID:8059-1774396800-1774569599@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Network USA's 2026 Virtual Anti-human Trafficking Conference
DESCRIPTION:Freedom Network USA’s 2026 virtual anti-human trafficking conference\, We Keep Us Safe: Collective Action in a Resilient Anti-Trafficking Movement will take place on March 25 and 26\, 2026. \nThis year’s conference will center on equity and examine how the most marginalized communities continue to be targeted and made vulnerable to exploitation. Together\, we will explore evidence-based\, survivor-centered strategies\, focusing on equity and elevating the leadership and voices of those most impacted. Sessions will share approaches for navigating the increasing attacks and barriers facing organizations and individuals working to support survivors. \nIn a rapidly shifting landscape\, strength lies in community. This conference presents an opportunity for the community to come together\, learn from one another\, and reaffirm the shared commitment to ensuring that all survivors have access to safety\, dignity\, and justice. \nThe agenda is being finalized. \nEarly bird registration pricing ends Jan. 16. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/freedom-network-usas-2026-virtual-anti-human-trafficking-conference/
CATEGORIES:External Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085627
CREATED:20260317T201155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T201155Z
UID:8085-1774616400-1774620000@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:From Problem to Purpose: Choosing Research Questions That Drive Change in Firearm Violence Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education to learn from experts who share how researchers can work with community partners to develop questions that matter and are meaningful to communities\, fill critical gaps\, and can realistically be answered with available resources. \nSpeakers: \nDurell Green\, Teaching & Advancement Project Manager\, CHOOSE 180 \nAli Rowhani-Rahbar\, Ph.D.\, Bartley Dobb Professor for the Study and Prevention of Violence; Director of Firearm Injury & Policy Research Program\, University of Washington \nChristina Umali\, MPH\, Teaching & Advancement\, Project Manager\, CHOOSE 180 \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/from-problem-to-purpose-choosing-research-questions-that-drive-change-in-firearm-violence-prevention/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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