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 […]
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! Learn […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
This National Town Hall honors the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims by presenting information and resources that address the important needs of family survivors of victims killed in mass violence incidents. The event is provided by the National Mass Violence Center. As a result of participating in this National Town Hall, participants will […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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