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Why don’t victims or witnesses of severe community violence participate in the criminal legal system? Practices and programs to encourage participation.

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 […]

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Policing Domestic Violence: Past, Present, and Future

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. However, research suggests these laws may […]

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Extreme Risk Protection Orders: An Implementation Introspection

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 […]

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NOVA’s Annual Training Event

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 […]

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2025 Women Are Sacred Conference

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, […]

REPORT RELEASE WEBINAR School Active Shooter Drills: Mitigating Risks to Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health

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, […]

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Digital (chat and text) hotline: Exploring the service approach and impact on survivor wellness

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 […]

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National Sexual Assault Conference

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 […]

National Training Institute (NCVC)

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 […]

15th Virtual National Town Hall: The Impact of MVIs on Family Survivors of Homicide Victims & Resources to Assist Them

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 […]

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Second Annual Crime Victims’ Institute Conference

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. This year's conference will focus on human trafficking, cybercrime victimization, and […]

National Conference on Domestic Violence

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: Survivors […]