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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20241031T185437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T185437Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20240920T213416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T213416Z
UID:5992-1731506400-1731510000@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to iMPRoVE - the Victim Services Outcome Measurement Tool
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to enhance your program with valuable insights from victims and survivors? Join us for one of the upcoming overview webinars on iMPRoVE (Measuring Provider Responses to Victimization Experiences)\, a FREE\, innovative tool funded by the Office for Victims of Crime. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nSimplified Data Collection: How iMPRoVE makes it easier to collect and analyze survivor feedback while allowing anonymous sharing of experiences and service impact.\nUser Feedback & Strategies: Reactions and tips from programs using iMPRoVE and effective techniques for collecting survey responses.\nNew Aggregate National Dashboard: Discover how this powerful feature lets you benchmark your data against other programs\, helping to enhance program design\, service delivery\, staff morale\, and demonstrate service effectiveness.\n\nWebinar Dates: \nNovember 13 at 2 PM EST \nDecember 11 at 2 PM EST \nDon’t miss this chance to explore how iMPRoVE can transform your program. Register today and invite one or two colleagues from your program to attend with you!
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/introduction-to-improve-the-victim-services-outcome-measurement-tool-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20240920T213704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T144541Z
UID:5993-1733925600-1733929200@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to iMPRoVE\, the Victim Services Outcome Measurement Tool
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to enhance your program with valuable insights from victims and survivors? Join us for this overview webinar on iMPRoVE (Measuring Provider Responses to Victimization Experiences)\, a FREE\, innovative tool funded by the Office for Victims of Crime. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nSimplified Data Collection: How iMPRoVE makes it easier to collect and analyze survivor feedback while allowing anonymous sharing of experiences and service impact.\nUser Feedback & Strategies: Reactions and tips from programs using iMPRoVE and effective techniques for collecting survey responses.\nNew Aggregate National Dashboard: Discover how this powerful feature lets you benchmark your data against other programs\, helping to enhance program design\, service delivery\, staff morale\, and demonstrate service effectiveness.\n\nREGISTER \nDon’t miss this chance to explore how iMPRoVE can transform your program. Register today and invite one or two colleagues from your program to attend with you!
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/introduction-to-improve-the-victim-services-outcome-measurement-tool-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20241205T020955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T020955Z
UID:7666-1736856000-1736859600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Joyce Foundation: Violence Prevention Programming Focused on Rural Youth
DESCRIPTION:As firearms became the leading cause of death for US children and teens\, disproportionately affecting people of color\, the impact of gun violence extends far beyond immediate deaths and injuries. Childhood exposure also contributes to mental health challenges and increases the risk of adult involvement in gun violence. \nJoin the Joyce Foundation for this presentation\, where researchers will discuss new findings that explore: \n\nhandgun carrying behavior among rural youth;\nthe association between bullying and handgun carrying; and\nthe impact of prevention programming on adolescent handgun carrying.\n\nPresenters: \nDr. Ali Rowhani-Rahbar\nBartley Dobb Professor for the Study and Prevention of Violence\, Epidemiology\nUniversity of Washington \nDr. Elizabeth Weybright\nAssociate Professor & Adolescent Extension Specialist\nWashington State University \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/joyce-foundation-violence-prevention-programming-focused-on-rural-youth/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20241223T214821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T214821Z
UID:7801-1736866800-1736872200@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Transparency Through Data: OVC's Human Trafficking Programmatic Data Dashboard
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for a special webinar offering a first look at the FY 2023–2024 Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Human Trafficking Performance Measurement Tool Data Dashboard. \nDuring this webinar\, the OVC Performance Management Team will explore the importance of transparency and the nuanced role that data plays within the anti-trafficking field. Using the dynamic and interactive features of the dashboard\, the presenters will showcase recent grantee data to provide context to OVC’s focused work in supporting all victims of human trafficking. \nREGISTRATION TO COME
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/transparency-through-data-ovcs-human-trafficking-programmatic-data-dashboard/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T151500
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20250115T173631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T173631Z
UID:7831-1738072800-1738077300@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Culture As Prevention: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)\, participants will learn about the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System\, including results from 2023\, which highlight associations between adult caretaker engagement and school connectedness with substance use\, indicators of emotional well-being and suicide risk\, and experiences with violence among American Indian and Alaska Native high school students. \nThis study examined adult caretaker engagement and school connectedness and their association with 13 health behaviors and experiences\, including 5 types of current substance use\, 4 indicators of emotional well-being and suicide risk\, and 4 types of violence among American Indian or Alaska Native high school students in the United States. \nFor the first time\, the 2023 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey included a supplemental sample of American Indian and Alaska Native high school students. Further\, for this study\, coding of race and ethnicity was inclusive of all American Indian or Alaska Native students\, even if they also identified as another race or as Hispanic or Latino\, providing comprehensive data on health behaviors and experiences among American Indian or Alaska Native high school students nationwide. \nMUST REGISTER BY JAN. 24 \nRegister
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/culture-as-prevention-youth-risk-behavior-surveillance-system/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20250114T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T205151Z
UID:7828-1738238400-1738242000@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Funding Freedom: Transforming Lives Through Cash Assistance for Survivors of Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Join Restore NYC for an in-depth webinar unveiling their groundbreaking multi-year analysis of housing\, employment\, mental health\, and safety outcomes for survivors of trafficking who received direct financial support for housing. Spanning data from 2019 to 2024\, this webinar will explore the immediate and long-term impacts of cash assistance\, featuring survivor perspectives and expert insights from the field. Discover how flexible funding interventions challenge misconceptions\, foster stability\, and pave the way for innovative solutions in the anti-trafficking field.\n\nWhether you’re an advocate\, policymaker\, or supporter\, this conversation will inspire expanded investment in programs that create lasting freedom and stability.\n\nRead the report\n\nRegister for the Webinar
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/funding-freedom-transforming-lives-through-cash-assistance-for-survivors-of-trafficking/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T141500
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20250114T215246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T155732Z
UID:7829-1738242000-1738246500@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Twenty Years Later: National Study of Victim Compensation Program Trends\, Challenges\, and Successes
DESCRIPTION:EVENT POSTPONED – Will update the date and time when that information is available. \nThis webinar from the National Institute of Justice examines state victim compensation programs across the U.S. It will include an overview of the utilization\, comprehensiveness\, and effectiveness of state victim compensation programs in meeting victims’ needs. The presentation will also discuss the strengths\, barriers\, and challenges of victim compensation programs. This will be followed by a discussion of how the study has informed policy and practice in Delaware and takeaways for compensation programs across the U.S. \nThis webinar will: \n\nProvide a current picture of the national landscape of victim compensation programs\nPresent an in-depth analysis of the operations and performance of victim compensation programs in four states\nDiscuss critical policy and practice elements to sustain and improve victim compensation programs moving forward\n\nLive captioning will be available. \nRegister \n\nRead the related report
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/twenty-years-later-national-study-of-victim-compensation-program-trends-challenges-and-successes/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20241217T220525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T220903Z
UID:7730-1738936800-1738940400@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:CVR Data Coaching: Finding Data on Community Demographics
DESCRIPTION:CVR is reprising our popular Data Coaching series to help you better find public data to support your work. \nEach session will include a 20 min. introduction to an online data source\, after which participants will have an opportunity to use the source to gather a few local statistics while CVR staff stand by to answer questions.  Those who attend all four sessions and submit short session worksheets will receive a certificate of completion. \nAll sessions will start at 2:00 pm ET. Select one or more sessions at registration. \n\nFriday\, Feb. 7:  Finding Data on Community Demographics\nFriday\, Feb. 14: Finding Data on Reported State and Local Crime\nFriday\, Feb. 21: Finding Data on Violent Deaths in your State\nFriday\, Feb. 28: Finding Data on Campus and Tribal Communities\n\nREGISTER for one or more sessions.
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/cvr-data-coaching-finding-data-on-community-demographics/
CATEGORIES:CVR Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20241217T220805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T220805Z
UID:7731-1739541600-1739545200@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:CVR Data Coaching:  Finding Data on Reported State and Local Crime
DESCRIPTION:CVR is reprising our popular Data Coaching series to help you better find public data to support your work. \nEach session will include a 20 min. introduction to an online data source\, after which participants will have an opportunity to use the source to gather a few local statistics while CVR staff stand by to answer questions.  Those who attend all four sessions and submit short session worksheets will receive a certificate of completion. \nAll sessions will start at 2:00 pm ET. Select one or more sessions at registration. \n\nFriday\, Feb. 7:  Finding Data on Community Demographics\nFriday\, Feb. 14: Finding Data on Reported State and Local Crime\nFriday\, Feb. 21: Finding Data on Violent Deaths in your State\nFriday\, Feb. 28: Finding Data on Campus and Tribal Communities\n\nREGISTER for one or more sessions.
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/cvr-data-coaching-finding-data-on-reported-state-and-local-crime/
CATEGORIES:CVR Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20250130T185245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T185245Z
UID:7858-1739880000-1739883600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Impact of Mass Shootings on Youth
DESCRIPTION:Firearms have become the leading cause of death for US children and teens\, and disproportionately impact people of color. The impact of gun violence extends far beyond immediate deaths and injuries\, with childhood exposure contributing to mental health challenges\, and increasing the risk of adult involvement in gun violence. \nIn this Joyce Foundation webinar\, panelists will discuss new findings that explore the psychological impact of mass shootings on youth and the impact of anonymous reporting systems on school gun violence prevention. \nSpeakers: \n\nAlexandria French\, Director\, Research & Evaluation\, Sandy Hook Promise\nDr. Elyse Thulin\, Research Assistant Professor\, Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention\, University of Michigan\nKirsty Weitzel\, Research Data Scientist\, RTI International\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/impact-of-mass-shootings-on-youth/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20241217T221028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T221028Z
UID:7732-1740146400-1740150000@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:CVR Data Coaching: Finding Data on Violent Deaths in Your State
DESCRIPTION:CVR is reprising our popular Data Coaching series to help you better find public data to support your work. \nEach session will include a 20 min. introduction to an online data source\, after which participants will have an opportunity to use the source to gather a few local statistics while CVR staff stand by to answer questions.  Those who attend all four sessions and submit short session worksheets will receive a certificate of completion. \nAll sessions will start at 2:00 pm ET. Select one or more sessions at registration. \n\nFriday\, Feb. 7:  Finding Data on Community Demographics\nFriday\, Feb. 14: Finding Data on Reported State and Local Crime\nFriday\, Feb. 21: Finding Data on Violent Deaths in Your State\nFriday\, Feb. 28: Finding Data on Campus and Tribal Communities\n\nREGISTER for one or more sessions.
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/cvr-data-coaching-finding-data-on-violent-deaths-in-your-state/
CATEGORIES:CVR Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20241217T221129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T221141Z
UID:7733-1740751200-1740754800@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:CVR Data Coaching: Finding Data on Campus and Tribal Communities
DESCRIPTION:CVR is reprising our popular Data Coaching series to help you better find public data to support your work. \nEach session will include a 20 min. introduction to an online data source\, after which participants will have an opportunity to use the source to gather a few local statistics while CVR staff stand by to answer questions.  Those who attend all four sessions and submit short session worksheets will receive a certificate of completion. \nAll sessions will start at 2:00 pm ET. Select one or more sessions at registration. \n\nFriday\, Feb. 7:  Finding Data on Community Demographics\nFriday\, Feb. 14: Finding Data on Reported State and Local Crime\nFriday\, Feb. 21: Finding Data on Violent Deaths in Your State\nFriday\, Feb. 28: Finding Data on Campus and Tribal Communities\n\nREGISTER for one or more sessions.
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/cvr-data-coaching-finding-data-on-campus-and-tribal-communities/
CATEGORIES:CVR Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20250212T210111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T191402Z
UID:7867-1741788000-1741791600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:The Science of Hope: An Introduction for Victim Service Providers
DESCRIPTION:Hope has emerged as one of the top protective factors leading to well-being. This Center for Victim Research workshop will discuss the science of hope as a psychological strength in our ability to cope with adversity and trauma.  This workshop will summarize over 15 years of research that show (1) hope predicts positive outcomes\, (2) hope buffers the effects of adversity\, and (3) hope can be influenced and sustained.  Dr. Hellman’s published research has demonstrated that hope promotes outcomes for survivors and is an important contributor to staff well-being. \nLearning Objectives \n\nParticipants will learn the science of hope and its core components that lead to goal attainment.\nParticipants will learn how hope can help overcome adversity on the path to well-being.\nParticipants will learn research-based strategies to nurture hope in staff.\nParticipants will understand the theoretical foundations of hope and its application to personal and professional well-being.\n\nPresenter: \nChan M. Hellman\, Ph.D.\, is a professor at the University of Oklahoma and Director of The Hope Research Center and has published over 80 research studies. Chan has presented his work on hope with TEDx and has provided invited talks in Europe\, United Kingdom\, and the Middle East. Chan’s research is focused on hope as a psychological strength helping children and adults overcome trauma and adversity. Chan is the co-author of the award-winning book “Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life” published by Morgan James. Chan Hellman and the Hope Research Center received the 2024 “Building Knowledge Through Research” award by the US Department of Justice – Office for Victims of Crime. \nKimberly Walsh\, of JBS International\, will serve as discussant. \nASL interpretation provided. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/the-science-of-hope-an-introduction-for-victim-service-providers/
CATEGORIES:CVR Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20250225T151321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T151321Z
UID:7877-1742299200-1742302800@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Healthcare-based Screening and Violence Prevention Tools
DESCRIPTION:The Joyce Foundation is holding a fourth webinar in the series focused on firearms research commissioned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This webinar will cover a critical element of firearm violence prevention: the role of healthcare-based tools and interventions. Early research suggests that screening tools and interventions used in healthcare settings could help prevent future violence and suicide among people at risk. \nIn this webinar\, researchers from the University of Michigan and the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute will discuss new findings that explore the role of a hospital-based screening tool (SaFETy) in predicting future firearm violence risk\, and a decision-aid tool (Lock to Live) that helps people at risk of suicide make informed decisions about securely storing firearms. \nLearn more and Register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/healthcare-based-screening-and-violence-prevention-tools/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250328
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20241108T214948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T222125Z
UID:6074-1742947200-1743119999@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Network USA Anti-Trafficking Conference
DESCRIPTION:Freedom Network USA’s 2025 virtual anti-human trafficking conference\, Sharing Power: Building Inclusive Communities will take place on March 26 and 27\, 2025. This virtual conference will highlight specialized\, evidence-based approaches tailored to the unique needs of survivors with diverse identities\, experiences\, and challenges. The conference strives to lift up the voices of subject matter experts\, persons with lived experiences\, and advocates in the anti-trafficking field in order to share knowledge\, perspectives\, and power amongst attendees. \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/freedom-network-usa-anti-trafficking-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences for Victim Services,External Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20250220T190512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T210056Z
UID:7874-1743087600-1743091200@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Measuring Service Outcomes with iMPRoVE: An overview for victim legal service providers
DESCRIPTION:iMPRoVE makes it possible for victim legal service providers to measure their outcomes and service quality through surveys of victims and survivors. Join us for this overview webinar on iMPRoVE (Measuring Provider Responses to Victimization Experiences)\, a FREE\, innovative tool funded by the Office for Victims of Crime. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n– The value of collecting and reviewing outcome data for legal service program effectiveness\, staff morale and resilience\, and the ability to tell your program’s story; \n– How iMPRoVE makes it easier to collect and analyze survivor feedback while allowing anonymous sharing of experiences and service impact; \n– What iMPRoVE is already revealing about the benefits of victim services\, as seen through a new national data dashboard. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/measuring-service-outcomes-with-improve-an-overview-for-victim-legal-service-providers/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20250214T133712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T133712Z
UID:7869-1743897600-1744156799@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:ResilienceCon 2025
DESCRIPTION:ResilienceCon is an international conference that offers opportunities to interact with colleagues who are interested in strengths-based approaches to understanding\, preventing\, and responding to violence and other adversities. ResilienceCon takes a multidimensional\, ecological approach to overcoming trauma and emphasizes the role of social justice in individual and community wellbeing. ResilienceCon uses highly interactive formats and meets every April in Nashville\, TN. \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/resiliencecon-2025/
CATEGORIES:Conferences for Victim Services,External Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20250407T135622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T135622Z
UID:7930-1744293600-1744300800@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:NRCDV 2025 Policy and Research Briefing
DESCRIPTION:National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) and the Safe Housing Capacity Building Center will highlight emerging findings from NRCDV’s ongoing Black immigrant and refugee housing research project. This project explores the scope of homelessness and housing insecurity among Black immigrant and refugee survivors of domestic and sexual violence and documents the experiences of advocates and direct service providers working with this population. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/nrcdv-2025-policy-and-research-briefing-2/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20250402T223327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T223327Z
UID:7913-1744362000-1744365600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Launch Webinar: Online Course on Participatory Approaches for Childhood Sexual Violence Research
DESCRIPTION:The Sexual Violence Research Institute (SVRI) announces the launch of Power of Participation\, its latest FREE self-paced online course. This course introduces participatory approaches to childhood sexual violence research and will be available in both English and French. \nJoin them for this launch webinar for: \n\nSneak peek into the course modules and what’s included.\nPanel discussion on the power of participation.\nQ&A with participatory researchers in the field of childhood sexual violence\n\nLearn More and Register \n 
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/launch-webinar-online-course-on-participatory-approaches-for-childhood-sexual-violence-research/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20250324T214413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T214413Z
UID:7903-1744722000-1744725600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Community Violence Prevention and Intervention: Insights from the Frontlines
DESCRIPTION:Community violence interventions (CVI) aim to reduce violence by preventing and disrupting cycles of retaliation and by delivering supports and services that save lives\, address trauma\, provide opportunity and improve the conditions that drive violence. While these strategies have existed in communities for decades\, research on CVI – its impact and efficacy\, but also how and why it works – has been limited. In particular\, the experience and expertise of frontline workers\, who work directly with the population most vulnerable to community violence\, remains underexplored. \nIn this Joyce Foundation webinar\, researchers from the University of California\, Davis will discuss a recent paper that explores the perspectives and insights of community violence intervention professionals in three cities: Sacramento\, California; Baltimore\, Maryland; and Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. This research draws on interviews and focus groups with 45 frontline workers across these cities to understand the drivers and mitigators of community gun violence and the challenges that CVI specialists face in approaching their work\, and offers recommendations to advocates and policymakers considering employing these strategies to reduce community gun violence. \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/community-violence-prevention-and-intervention-insights-from-the-frontlines/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20250326T201821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T201821Z
UID:7905-1744722000-1744725600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Interpersonal Violence Survivor Health Needs Through Digital Hotline: Learning from a Longitudinal Study
DESCRIPTION:Join the Texas Violence Injury Prevention Research Center and Dr. Leila Wood\, UTHealth Professor & VIPR Director of Research\, for an insightful discussion on the impact of digital hotlines for survivors of intimate partner violence\, sexual assault\, and trafficking. This mixed-methods study explores how chat and text hotlines support survivor health and well-being.\n \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/addressing-interpersonal-violence-survivor-health-needs-through-digital-hotline-learning-from-a-longitudinal-study/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20240920T214749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T214749Z
UID:5995-1745280000-1745539199@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:International Conference on Sexual Assault\, Domestic Violence\, and Forging New Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Join law enforcement\, prosecutors\, advocates\, health care providers\, judges\, faith leaders\, educators\, researchers\, and others at the next EVAWI conference in Anaheim\, California\, highlighting promising practices and emerging issues to effectively respond to gender-based crimes. \nLEARN – Improve your skills with the latest knowledge and best practices from dynamic\, highly respected experts. \nCONNECT – Try new products from exhibitors and network with both criminal justice and community partners. \nRE-ENERGIZE – Refuel your passion to make a difference\, and use that energy to implement change in your community. \nCELEBRATE – Join us to honor prestigious winners of our Visionary\, Professional Impact\, and Teal Heart awards. \nLearn more and Register
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/international-conference-on-sexual-assault-domestic-violence-and-forging-new-pathways/
CATEGORIES:Conferences for Victim Services,External Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
CREATED:20250427T201250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T201418Z
UID:7959-1746021600-1746028800@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Cultivating the SEED Dashboard: A Townhall on Survivor Data Justice
DESCRIPTION:Data is power. At the Center for Survivor Agency and Justice\, they believe that data should be transparent\, actionable\, and grounded in the lived realities of survivors. In this interactive Townhall\, CSAJ will share insights from our national Data Dives and community feedback that asked: \n\nWhat data is truly needed to advance survivor economic equity?\nHow do we measure impact on systems\, policies\, and survivors’ lives?\nHow can we co-create tools that serve both survivors and advocates?\n\nJoin us for Cultivating the SEED Dashboard: A Townhall—a conversational\, interactive space to share what they’ve heard\, where they’re headed\, and what they’re still figuring out together. \nMore about the SEED Dashboard \nRegister
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/cultivating-the-seed-dashboard-a-townhall-on-survivor-data-justice/
CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012015
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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