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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20241220T165722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T165722Z
UID:7795-1736344800-1736348400@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Labor Trafficking in Houston’s Construction Industry: A Field Test of Multiple Prevalence Estimation Methods
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this webinar\, RTI International will provide an overview of key study findings related to the prevalence of labor trafficking and other labor abuse among Houston construction workers including risk and protective factors for experiencing these forms of exploitation. Additionally\, they will share key lessons learned about conducting prevalence estimation research in the United States. This study is part of the Human Trafficking Policy and Research Analyses Project\, funded by the ACF Office of Planning\, Research\, and Evaluation and the Office on Trafficking in Persons. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/labor-trafficking-in-houstons-construction-industry-a-field-test-of-multiple-prevalence-estimation-methods/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240920T215217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T215217Z
UID:5996-1733788800-1734134399@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:18th National Indian Nations Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis conference will focus on the unique needs of American Indian and Alaska Native crime victims and provide training for victim service providers; law enforcement officials; prosecutors; judges; medical and mental health professionals; social workers; and victim advocates at the Tribal\, federal\, state\, and local levels. \nOur distinguished keynote speakers include D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas\, Ottawa Tribe; David Adams\, Sault Ste. Marie Band of Chippewa Indians; Kola Shippentower\, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation; and Frank Waln\, Lakota Nation. A full agenda is forthcoming and will be posted on the conference website once it is available. \nLearn more and Register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/18th-national-indian-nations-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences for Victim Services,External Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20241125T193759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T195150Z
UID:6187-1733403600-1733409000@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Youth and the Criminal Justice System Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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 of violent crime\, trends in youth arrest rates\, and youth in residential placement facilities. \nPresenters from BJS will highlight findings from several data collections\, including the: \n\nNational Crime Victimization Survey\nNational Incident-Based Reporting System Estimation Program\nNational Survey of Youth in Custody\nSurvey of Sexual Victimization\nNational Prisoner Statistics Program\nAnnual Survey of Jails.\n\nPresenters from the NIJ will discuss findings from the: \n\nNational Juvenile Court Data Archive\nJuvenile Facility Census Program\, which includes the Census of Juveniles in Residential Placement and the Juvenile Residential Facility Census.\n\n\nA discussant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention will offer insights from a programmatic perspective. \n\nLive captioning will be available. \nPresenters \nDerek Mueller\, PhD\, BJS Statistician\nAlexandra Thompson\, BJS Statistician\nLizabeth Remrey\, PhD\, BJS Statistician\nMichael Field\, BJS Statistician\nEmily Buehler\, PhD\, BJS Statistician\nAndrea Coleman\, PhD\, OJJDP Senior Policy Advisor\nBenjamin Adams\, MS\, NIJ Office Director\nKaitlyn Sill\, PhD\, NIJ Social Science Research Analyst \nLEARN MORE and REGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/youth-and-the-criminal-justice-system-webinar/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20241031T185437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T185437Z
UID:6067-1731412800-1731416400@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Impact of Firearm Violence on Youth
DESCRIPTION: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 of “collective efficacy” on firearm violence exposure for youth. \nLearn more and register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/impact-of-firearm-violence-on-youth/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20241017T175739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T175739Z
UID:6043-1730727000-1730730600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Daily Caregiver Mental Health: A Dynamic Risk Factor of Elder Mistreatment
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver mental health plays a crucial role in the well-being of care recipients\, and when compromised\, it may increase the risk of harmful behaviors such as elder mistreatment. Mental health is inherently dynamic\, with symptoms varying both within and between individuals. This variability underscores the need to examine how daily mental health experiences influence the risk of adverse caregiver behaviors\, such as elder mistreatment\, over time. \nThis presentation from the National Adult Protective Services Association’s R2P will provide an overview of research focused on day-to-day variations in caregiver mental health\, the association with adverse caregiver behaviors\, and how this knowledge can help predict and prevent elder mistreatment. Further\, this presentation will introduce novel approaches for elder mistreatment research grounded in a complex systems model of caregiver mental health. Based on this model\, increased variability in daily caregiver mental health may serve as an early warning signal for mistreatment\, highlighting the potential for early detection and mitigation of risks. \nPresenter: Dr. Frank Puga\, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Acute\, Chronic\, and Continuing Care at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing. He earned his Ph.D. in Psychology with a concentration in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on the mental health and stress profiles of older adults living with chronic illness and their care partners\, particularly in populations disproportionately affected by age-related diseases\, such as Hispanic and LGBTQ+ communities. Dr. Puga’s current R01-funded project from the National Institute on Aging examines how stress\, resilience\, and cultural factors influence daily and long-term mental health outcomes among Hispanic dementia caregivers. A key objective of his work is to identify which individuals\, and under what circumstances\, are more likely to develop clinically significant psychopathology. A secondary aim is to determine the dynamic relationship between caregiver well-being and engagement in harmful behaviors\, such as elder and vulnerable adult mistreatment. Ultimately\, Dr. Puga’s research seeks to inform the development of culturally responsive\, resilience-based interventions tailored to the unique needs of individuals living with chronic illness and their caregivers. As a Mexican American\, he is deeply committed to ensuring that underrepresented and underserved populations at greater risk for age-related diseases are engaged in research\, helping to promote more equitable healthcare outcomes. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/daily-caregiver-mental-health-a-dynamic-risk-factor-of-elder-mistreatment/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20241016T165504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T165504Z
UID:6037-1730203200-1730208600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Responding to Intimate Partner Violence-Related Strangulation: Integrating Policy\, Practice\, and Research
DESCRIPTION:This webinar examines intimate partner violence strangulation and an innovative response policy. The presentation will include an overview of the nature and extent of strangulation\, its dangers\, and adverse medical consequences\, followed by a review of a strangulation ordinance in Burleson\, Texas\, that mandates extensive training for first responders and a city-wide response protocol for strangulation detection and investigation\, documentation of strangulation signs and symptoms\, medical assistance\, and service referrals for strangulation survivors. The webinar will also cover ordinance implementation and highlight research findings from the evaluation funded by the National Institute of Justice\, U.S. Department of Justice. \nPresenters include Dr. Tara O’Connor Shelley\, Professor and Director of the Institute on Violence against Women and Human Trafficking\, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Public Administration\, Tarleton State University; Police Chief Billy Cordell (Burleson PD); and Mr. Ken Shetter\, President and General Counsel of One Safe Place and National Director of the Family Justice Center Alliance\, Alliance for HOPE International. \nREGISTER \n  \n 
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/responding-to-intimate-partner-violence-related-strangulation-integrating-policy-practice-and-research/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20241024T160723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T160723Z
UID:6051-1730203200-1730206800@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Funding Safety: Crises and Opportunities For Violence Prevention Efforts
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar from the Joyce Foundation\, researchers from NYU and the University of Baltimore School of Law will discuss recent papers on strategies to sustain and expand funding for community violence intervention (CVI) and related programs\, including improving access to victim compensation for underserved victims. These papers contextualize recent funding within the long history of public support for violence reduction and explore how coalitions of practitioners\, policy advocates and other partners can leverage existing and potential resources\, drawing lessons from efforts to reform access to public funding for survivors of violence through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Crime Victim Compensation Program. \n\nFeaturing panelists:\nJohn Maki\, Fellow\, the New York University Marron Institute of Urban Management\nHeather Warnken\, Executive Director\, the Center for Criminal Justice Reform at the University of Baltimore School of Law\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/funding-safety-crises-and-opportunities-for-violence-prevention-efforts/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20241016T010329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T010329Z
UID:6036-1729864800-1729870200@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:The Impact of COVID-19 on Domestic Violence Victims and Survivors  – Lessons Learned from Service Providers Nationwide
DESCRIPTION:This presentation highlights the key findings from a nationwide study that examined the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on service provision for domestic violence victims and survivors. Policy implications are also discussed based on interviews and survey data collected from victim service providers across the United States\, including all 50 states\, Washington DC\, American Samoa\, Guam\, Northern Mariana Islands\, Puerto Rico\, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. \nThe research team will discuss the following significant themes: \n\nType of abuses and the associated risks;\nThe needs of domestic violence victims and survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown and beyond;\nThe challenges in meeting these needs;\nThe best practices that have shown effectiveness in addressing these challenges.\n\nThe findings presented during this webinar are informed by a collaborative project between John Jay College of Criminal Justice and George Mason University funded by the National Science Foundation’s Build and Broaden 2.0 program (NSF Award Number: 2127295/6). The views and interpretations are those of the authors\, not the institutions — the National Science Foundation\, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY)\, and George Mason University. \nThe presentation will be led by: \n\nMangai Natarajan\, Ph.D.\n\nJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice\, City University of New York (CUNY) \n\nYasemin Irvin-Erickson\, Ph.D.\n\nDepartment of Criminology\, Law\, and Society\, George Mason University \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-domestic-violence-victims-and-survivors-lessons-learned-from-service-providers-nationwide/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20241015T143558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T143558Z
UID:6034-1729688400-1729692000@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Domestic Violence: Understanding the Data and Policy
DESCRIPTION:Women’s contact with the criminal justice system has trended upward over the last several decades\, and their pathways into the justice system often include domestic violence. How do these experiences influence trends among justice-involved women? How can we better track domestic violence incidents to understand their prevalence? And how can the criminal justice system—and policymakers—better acknowledge the relevance of domestic violence when addressing women’s justice involvement? Join experts from the Council on Criminal Justice Women’s Justice Commission (WJC) and Crime Trends Working Group (CTWG) as they unpack the research and highlight opportunities related to women’s justice involvement and domestic violence. \nLearn more and REGISTER.
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/domestic-violence-understanding-the-data-and-policy/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T141500
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20241010T183314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T183314Z
UID:6028-1729170000-1729174500@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Using Research to Enhance Incorporation of Victim Services
DESCRIPTION:Research can provide agencies with objective data\, evaluation of that data\, and examples to base foundational decisions for incorporating law enforcement-based victim services. Lessons learned from these efforts can contribute to ongoing strategic planning and sustainability of services. Using research information and tools can enhance the ability to meet the needs of victims and co-victims. \nJoin the Justice Clearinghouse for this engaging session on how research can inform staffing\, services\, and measurement for a victim services organization. Amy Durall will moderate a panel of presenters: Elizabeth Tibaduiza\, Lynn Langton\, and Susan Howley. \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/using-research-to-enhance-incorporation-of-victim-services/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240604T150343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T150343Z
UID:5807-1728396000-1728399600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:New Findings on Firearms Violence in the United States
DESCRIPTION:This webinar focuses on new research findings from National Collaborative on Gun Violence Researcher (NCGVR)-funded projects on a diverse set of topics. \nIn the first presentation\, Michelle Degli Esposti\, Ph.D.\, explores the geographic and demographic disparities in firearm mortality rates across the United States over three decades. Highlighting significant regional differences in suicide and homicide rates\, this research pinpoints geographical hot spots where firearm homicides and suicides have increased or decreased with unusual speed\, an analysis that could help inform targeted prevention strategies and policies. \nNext\, Hannah Laqueur\, Ph.D\, presents an investigation into the movement of firearms from legal sales to criminal hands in California. By analyzing a vast dataset of crime guns and legal transactions\, the study reveals the changing dynamics of criminal firearm commerce\, including the rise of privately manufactured firearms\, the role of theft and “dirty” dealers in supplying crime guns\, and risk factors identifying firearms likely to be used in crimes. \nIn the final presentation\, Bruce Taylor\, Ph.D.\, discusses results of a survey of law enforcement agencies about violence against officers\, including officer-involved shootings\, and what predicts it. Survey responses showed that such violence is relatively rare\, but that it affects agencies of all sizes across the country. \nLearn more and REGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/new-findings-on-firearms-violence-in-the-united-states/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240924T202553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T202553Z
UID:6004-1727877600-1727881200@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:The Youth Protective Factors Study: Risk\, Strengths\, and Reoffending
DESCRIPTION:NIJ announced this webinar on The Youth Protective Factors Study: Effective Supervision and Services Based on Risks\, Strengths\, and Development\, an unprecedented\, multistate\, multiyear examination of the risk and protective factors that most influence reoffending—particularly serious offenses that involve physical harm to others—among youth ages 10 to 23 in the juvenile justice system.   \nResearchers recently released the first of a series of briefs associated with this study that provide key insights into the risk factors most associated with youth reoffending.   \nJoin The Council of State Governments Justice Center\, UMass Chan Medical School\, and the University of California–Berkeley as principal researchers share findings from this initial analysis\, including research-based strategies for juvenile justice supervision\, case planning\, and service delivery to enhance public safety and improve youth outcomes.  \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/the-youth-protective-factors-study-risk-strengths-and-reoffending-2/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240917T123145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T123236Z
UID:5987-1727875800-1727883000@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Youth Violent Crime Series: Setting the Stage - Understanding the Current Data and the Adolescent Brain
DESCRIPTION:The National District Attorneys Association is kicking off its webinar series on Youth Violent Crime with this session\, Setting the Stage – Understanding the Current Data and the Adolescent Brain. Join them to hear from these exciting panels: \nIntroductory Remarks \n\nKarhlton Moore\, Director\, Bureau of Justice Assistance (recorded)\nElizabeth Ryan\, Administrator\, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention\nNelson Bunn\, Executive Director\, National District Attorneys Association\n\nCrimes Involving Youth\, Trends\, and Data: What does the research say about youth and crime? \n\nKevin Scott\, Acting Director\, Bureau of Justice Statistics\nNancy LaVigne\, Director\, National Institute of Justice\n\nUnderstanding the Adolescent Brain and it’s Place in Crime Reduction Efforts \n\nJemour Maddux\, PsyD.\, ABPP\, Managing Director\, Lamb and Maddux\, LLC\, Office of Psychological\nServices Court Advisory Center\n\nLearn more about the series and register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/youth-violent-crime-series-setting-the-stage-understanding-the-current-data-and-the-adolescent-brain/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240920
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240325T122807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T122807Z
UID:5693-1726444800-1726790399@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:2024 NAPSA Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) Conference is the only national conference that focuses solely on Adult Protective Services (APS) and this year they are thrilled to partner with the State of New Mexico\, Aging and Long-Term Services Department for our 2024 Conference. Together\, conference organizers hope to offer more than 100 workshops and attract 1\,000 attendees from Adult Protective Service units across the US as well as allied professionals in government\, law enforcement\, medicine\, banking & finance\, legal systems\, nursing homes/ombudsman\, community based organizations and more! \nLearn more
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/2024-napsa-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences for Victim Services,External Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240829T200607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T200607Z
UID:5953-1725368400-1725375600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Policy and Research Briefing - Safe Housing Capacity Building Center and NRCDV
DESCRIPTION:Join NRCDV and the Safe Housing Capacity Building Center for their annual Policy and Research Briefing on Tuesday\, September 3\, 2024\, from 1:00 to 3:00pm Eastern Time. We’ll discuss the findings of our report\, “Examining the Needs and Experiences of BIPOC LGBTQ Survivors through a Flexible Funding Pilot Project\,” and share relevant policy solutions. The project highlighted in this report expands on a 2022 process evaluation of the flexible funding pilot project conducted by NRCDV in partnership with the LGBT Center of Central PA. \nPresenters and speakers include: \n\nLavon Morris-Grant\, Director of Community Engagement\, NRCDV\nTL Waid\, GLO Site Director\, The LGBT Center\nOyesola Oluwafunmilayo Ayeni\, PhD\, Director of Research and Evaluation\, NRCDV\nShenna Morris\, Vice President of Policy and Systems Change\, NRCDV\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/policy-and-research-briefing-safe-housing-capacity-building-center-and-nrcdv/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240804T200129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T200246Z
UID:5867-1724335200-1724338800@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:The Costs and Consequences of Tech Abuse in Intimate Partner Violence
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will present recently released findings on tech-facilitated abuse that reveal the costs and consequences of cyberstalking\, image-based sexual abuse\, and doxing within intimate partner violence (IPV). The research was led by the Justice Information Resource Network and Dr. Mark Cohen in partnership with the National Network to End Domestic Violence and the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative. The findings show disparate rates of prevalence across gender identity\, sexual orientation\, race\, and income. They also detail the kinds of costs and other harms experienced as a consequence of TFA\, including lost earnings\, property loss\, technology costs\, health costs\, and harms to wellbeing at work\, in school\, and in social connection. Join us for this webinar where the researchers will share key findings\, and advocates will discuss implications for services and strategies to support survivors. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/the-costs-and-consequences-of-tech-abuse-in-intimate-partner-violence/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240604T145932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T145932Z
UID:5805-1720526400-1720530000@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Community Firearm Violence Exposure and Weapon Carrying
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Collaborative on Gun Violence Research for this webinar focused on community violence prevention\, examining the complexities of firearm violence through the lens of recent research funded by NCGVR. Specifically\, this session zeroes in on urban gun violence\, the leading cause of death for young Black men. \nIn the first presentation\, Charles Lanfear\, Ph.D\, discusses a longitudinal study of Chicago residents that exposes stark disparities in the experiences of firearm violence and firearm carrying based on race\, sex\, and birth cohort. Highlighting the varying ages of first exposure to gun violence and onset of gun carrying\, the study emphasizes changing societal conditions over time and their impact on individuals’ encounters with gun violence and gun carrying over the life course. Next\, Elise White\, Ph.D.\, offers an intimate look at the lives of young gun-carriers in Crown Heights\, Brooklyn. Through personal narratives\, the research uncovers the pervasive fear driving these young individuals—predominantly Black men—to arm themselves\, amidst a backdrop of limited economic opportunities and mistrust of law enforcement. In the final presentation\, Dorothy Dillard\, Ph.D\, discusses the environmental factors influencing gun possession decisions among young Black men in high crime cities. By examining the lived experiences of these individuals\, the presentation highlights a need for community-centric approaches to safety and prevention. \nLearn more and REGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/community-firearm-violence-exposure-and-weapon-carrying/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T154500
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240624T190001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T190001Z
UID:5837-1719414000-1719416700@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:How financial sextortion impacts youth and what we’re doing to rewrite the script
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, the full title of which is “’Your life will be ruined’: How financial sextortion impacts youth and what we’re doing to rewrite the script\,” Kathryn Rifenbark from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Melissa Stroebel\, researcher from Thorn\, will share what they’ve learned about child sextortion from their recent study focusing on the growing crisis of financial sextortion. \nKey findings from their study\, to be released June 24\, include: \n\n26\,718 reports of financial sextortion were reported to NCMEC in 2023 alone.\nNCMEC received an average of 812 sextortion reports per week between August 2022 and August 2023.\nInstagram and Snapchat are the most common platforms\, with additional encrypted messaging apps also being used.\n\nAnticipated takeaways from this insightful discussion: \n\nAwareness of the issue: Learn about the alarming rise in financial sextortion cases\, and the importance of awareness and prevention\nInsights into exploitation tactics: Understand how these manipulative schemes operate and the significant risks to youth\nSupport systems and resources: Recognize the importance of support systems and know where to find help for victims\nHow to make a difference: Discover the important role of cutting-edge technology in combating this form of child sexual exploitation and how you can help support it.\n\nJoin them to explore this urgent issue and learn how to work together to protect our youth\, and rewrite the script on financial sextortion. \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/how-financial-sextortion-impacts-youth-and-what-were-doing-to-rewrite-the-script/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240605T194159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T194614Z
UID:5813-1719405000-1719406800@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Getting Human Service Agencies the Answers They Need: A Toolkit for Sustainable Data Use
DESCRIPTION:Join researchers from Chapin Hall and others for this webinar on a new toolkit to help agencies build the culture and infrastructure needed to apply data analysis routinely\, effectively\, and accurately— referred to as “sustainable data use.” Join them as they discuss some of the key strategies and tools included in the Toolkit that can serve as a helpful resource for building sustainable data use in human service agencies.\n\nUsing data to improve human services programs is becoming commonplace. Agency administrators\, researchers\, and policymakers increasingly turn to applied data analytics to evaluate programs or inform evidence-based policy. The applications of the data may vary but the goal is the same: to improve the lives of the families served. More recently\, service agencies have been pursuing a broader goal: to move from data to knowledge to action not just once\, but routinely\, creating a reinforcing cycle of evidence-building and program improvement. Through funding from the Office of Planning\, Research\, and Evaluation (OPRE)\, Chapin Hall and MDRC created a toolkit  Panelists include: Emily Wiegand\, Senior Researcher & Analytics Manager\, Chapin Hall Rose Geoghegan\, Associate Researcher (Data Analytics)\, Chapin Hall Emma Monahan\, Senior Researcher\, Chapin Hall Melissa Wavelet\, Senior Fellow\, Center for Data Insights\, MDRC Alysia Cox\, Child Welfare Assistant Deputy Director\, Strategy and Innovation\, Oregon Department of Human Services Jennifer Holman\, Family Preservation Program Manager\, Oregon Department of Human Services.\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/getting-human-service-agencies-the-answers-they-need-a-toolkit-for-sustainable-data-use/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240603T194943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T194943Z
UID:5802-1719316800-1719320400@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Current State of Knowledge Regarding Fraud and Abuse Committed by Guardians or Conservators
DESCRIPTION:Join the Elder Justice Initiative for their webinar on the Current State of Knowledge Regarding Fraud and Abuse Committed by Guardians or Conservators. Over the past few years\, the roles of guardians and conservators have received significant attention. This is driven\, at least in part\, by incidents or allegations of fraud or abuse by the guardians and conservators against the individuals they are supposed to protect. To better understand these matters\, the National Institute of Justice commissioned a report\, Environmental Scan of Guardianship Abuse and Fraud (released September 2023). In this webinar\, the report’s authors will share a summary of the findings and recommendations. \nRegister for the webinar. \n  \n 
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/current-state-of-knowledge-regarding-fraud-and-abuse-committed-by-guardians-or-conservators/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240509T001245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T001245Z
UID:5753-1716895800-1716901200@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Effective Management Training Series: Program Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Most people know that a program evaluation is valuable\, yet they are intimidated by actually conducting one. It is important to measure program effectiveness and other performance indicators to help with fundraising and demonstrate the need for services. \nThis Program Evaluation training\, part of the NVAA Effective Management Series\, will give participants the practical skills to conduct an evaluation and take some of the fear out of the process! \nThis training will be delivered online\, over the course of 5 weeks\, beginning on May 28\, 2024. Each week\, except for the introductory week\, will include a facilitated webinar. There are recommended readings and videos\, as well as written assignments. Participants should expect to spend about an hour per week on the assignments\, in addition to participating in the 75-minute webinar. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. Find the training schedule here. \nThe training is expected to fill quickly. If interested REGISTER as soon as possible.
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/effective-management-training-series-program-evaluation/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T154500
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240509T205058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T205058Z
UID:5758-1716460200-1716479100@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Public Seminar: Advancing the Federal Research Agenda on Tribal Crime\, Justice\, and Safety with Feedback from the Field
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine (NASEM)\, in collaboration with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ)\, is convening a public seminar to obtain input on advancing the federal research agenda on Tribal crime\, justice\, and safety. Despite efforts across several bureaus and program offices throughout the Department of Justice to support Tribal research and evaluation over the last two decades\, funding robust empirical studies remains challenging. The seminar aims to gather feedback from interested groups and contribute to a conversation about possibilities for supporting criminal justice-focused research and programming moving forward. \nPlease join—either in person or virtually. Registration is required for both options. \nSpace is limited for in-person attendance at the National Academy of Sciences Building (2101 Constitution Ave NW) in Washington\, D.C. \nThe session will be followed by a question and answer session with the committee and the audience. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/public-seminar-advancing-the-federal-research-agenda-on-tribal-crime-justice-and-safety-with-feedback-from-the-field/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240510T183104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T183104Z
UID:5761-1716211800-1716217200@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Victim Services
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will include presentations from researchers funded by the National Institute of Justice and grantees of the Office on Violence Against Women studying the impact of COVID-19 on their work\, particularly on service provision for victims and survivors of gender-based violence.   \nAttendees will learn about the impact the pandemic had on victim services\, how service providers adapted their practices to overcome challenges and meet the needs of victims\, and what lessons can be applied post-pandemic. \nPanelists: \n\nJanine Zweig\, Ph.D.\, Executive Science Advisor\, NIJ  \nErica Howell\, Social Science Research Analyst\, NIJ  \nGinger Baran Lyons\, Associate Director\, Office on Violence Against Women  \nRebecca Pfeffer\, Ph.D.\, Senior Research Criminologist\, RTI International  \nHannah Feeney\, Ph.D.\, Community Psychologist\, RTI International  \nHueijou Joyce Kao\, Clinical Manager\, Asian Shelter and Advocacy Programs  \nKelly Moe Litke\, Interim Executive Director\, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault  \n\nLive captioning will be available. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/understanding-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-victim-services/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240424T205314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T205337Z
UID:5738-1715864400-1715871600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:The Nation’s Two Crime Measures
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Department of Justice administers two statistical programs to measure the magnitude\, nature\, and impact of crime in the nation: the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) and the Bureau of Justice Statistics’ (BJS) National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS). These data collections together provide a comprehensive understanding of crime in the United States. This webinar\, sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics at the U.S. Department of Justice\, will provide an overview of what information is collected and how it is obtained for each data collection\, including the similarities and differences between the NCVS and NIBRS. In addition\, presenters will facilitate an interactive session to allow registrants to apply their knowledge about these two important collections. The webinar will close with a Q&A session. \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/the-nations-two-crime-measures/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240410T140153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T140153Z
UID:5707-1714392000-1714395600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:"We Never Give Up the Fight": A Report of the National Women's Community Survey
DESCRIPTION:The Los Angeles LGBT Center\, in partnership with Justice Work and 120 partner organizations\, has released the findings from the largest and most comprehensive survey on LGBTQ+ women who partner with women in the United States. The study “We Never Give Up the Fight”: A Report of the National LGBTQ+ Women’s Community Survey\,” aims to celebrate the expansiveness of its community\, and use its findings to strengthen our movements\, shift policy agendas\, and increase funding streams where needed. The report analyzes the responses of 5\,002 LGBTQ+ women who answered nearly 170 questions in a national community survey fielded from June 2021–June 2022. There are a variety of subjects covered within this report including an in-depth look at intimate partner violence within the LGBTQ+ community. \nJoin the National LGBTQ+ Institute on IPV as they host Jaime M. Grant to discuss the findings of this study and its implications for the DV/SA field. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/we-never-give-up-the-fight-a-report-of-the-national-womens-community-survey/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240416T162100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T162220Z
UID:5714-1713447000-1713452400@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Preventing Relationship and Sexual Violence on College Campuses
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss implications and recommendations for the prevention of sexual assault\, dating violence\, and harassment on college campuses in the U.S. based on findings from an NIJ-funded study on Population and Subgroup Differences in Prevalence and Predictors of Campus Sexual Assault (Award No: 2020-VA-CX-0004). Audience members will be invited to participate in a discussion of strategies and considerations for violence prevention on college campuses that target campus-level factors contributing to victimization and perpetration. Recommendations for further study of socioecological factors contributing to inequities in violence that can inform prevention programming will also be discussed. \nWebinar Learning Objectives: \n• Understand differences in the prevalence and patterns of victimization among college student subgroups.\n• Identify implications for intervention and prevention strategies to reduce relationship and sexual violence on college campuses.\n• Identify potential approaches to furthering knowledge on structural factors contributing to victimization and perpetration experiences among college students. \nLive captioning will be available. \nLearn more and REGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/preventing-relationship-and-sexual-violence-on-college-campuses/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240404T184954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T184954Z
UID:5701-1713191400-1713196800@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Tools to Support Campus Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
DESCRIPTION:Sexual violence is a significant criminal justice problem with long-term effects for its victims. In particular\, sexual assault on or related to college campuses across the United States presents a growing public health and economic burden\, starting with significant impacts on academic outcomes. The long-term goal of the NIJ-funded Campus Sexual Assault and Response (CSAR) study is to support the development of policies\, protocols\, training\, and interventions to prevent and strengthen responses to CSA by campus public safety agencies in partnership with campus health and wellness centers. This NIJ-sponsored presentation pairs two tools to support campus staff. First is a checklist to inform and prepare campuses for effective prevention and trauma-informed CSA responses. Second is the trauma and research-informed uSafeUS® Campus Violence Prevention and Response Mobile App and accompanying administrator dashboard\, providing both sexual violence prevention and post-violence response features to support survivors and direct students to on and off-campus resources 24/7. \nWebinar Learning Objectives: \n\nRecognize the importance of multi-level\, collaborative approaches to prevent and respond to campus sexual assault.\nCharacterize the approaches to support student protection and policy adherence\, advance administrative relationships\, 24/7 prevention messages\, and real-time information for survivors and their allies.\nDescribe protocols for integrating new tools into administrative systems to prevent and respond to CSA through trauma-informed approaches.\n\nLearn More and REGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/tools-to-support-campus-sexual-assault-prevention-and-response/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240131T191818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T150847Z
UID:5564-1711465200-1711470600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Lethality Risk Factors: Pregnancy Abuse and Reproductive Coercion
DESCRIPTION:DV RISC presents a webinar series on the most prevalently researched lethality risk factors commonly addressed in intimate partner violence (IPV) risk assessments: Stalking\, Strangulation\, Recent Separation\, Firearms\, and Pregnancy Abuse & Reproductive Coercion. Each webinar will focus on the research behind the risk factor\, and practical strategies that can be implemented once it’s flagged on a risk assessment. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/lethality-risk-factors-pregnancy-abuse-and-reproductive-coercion/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240224T164004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T164004Z
UID:5633-1710342000-1710347400@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Hidden in Plain Sight: The Intersection of Brain Injury\, Strangulation\, Gender-Based Violence\, Housing Insecurity and Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:Gender-based violence often involves physical violence targeted at the head\, neck\, and face—through blows to the head or strangulation. Though this has been common knowledge for decades\, brain injuries caused by violence are unacknowledged\, rarely identified and almost never immediately treated. Both survivors of violence and professionals that work with them have been largely unaware of brain injury as a significant consequence of violence. Brain injuries can cause physical\, emotional\, and cognitive consequences that can impact every area of a survivor’s life—including their ability to successfully access and participate in services\, maintain employment\, secure and sustain housing\, and meet self-sufficiency goals. \nThis webinar\, hosted by the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center\, will introduce CARE (Connect\, Acknowledge\, Respond\, Evaluate)\, Ohio’s evidence-based framework developed by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network and The Ohio State University. CARE is a brain injury aware\, trauma-informed approach focusing on accessibility and accommodations with practical\, hands-on\, free tools\, strategies\, and resources to support your work. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/hidden-in-plain-sight-the-intersection-of-brain-injury-strangulation-gender-based-violence-housing-insecurity-and-homelessness/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175138
CREATED:20240131T190918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T150819Z
UID:5560-1710255600-1710261000@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Lethality Risk Factors: Firearms
DESCRIPTION:DV RISC is presenting a webinar series on the most prevalently researched lethality risk factors commonly addressed in intimate partner violence (IPV) risk assessments: Stalking\, Strangulation\, Recent Separation\, Firearms\, and Pregnancy Abuse & Reproductive Coercion. Each webinar will focus on the research behind the risk factor\, and practical strategies that can be implemented once it’s flagged on a risk assessment. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/lethality-risk-factors-firearms/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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