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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
CREATED:20240510T183104Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T154500
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
CREATED:20240509T205058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T205058Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
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:20240626T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T154500
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
CREATED:20240617T130022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T131155Z
UID:5825-1720533600-1720537200@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Measuring Victim Service Outcomes with iMPRoVE
DESCRIPTION:Join CVR staff and colleagues to learn about the free iMPRoVE tool for measuring victim service outcomes. iMPRoVE (Measuring Provider Responses to Victimization Experiences)\, made available for all victim and survivor-serving organizations through funding from the Office for Victims of Crime\, is designed to help providers gather crucial feedback about the outcomes and quality of the services. \niMPRoVE simplifies data collection\, enabling victims and survivors to anonymously share their experiences about the services they received and how those services affected their lives and well-being. This valuable feedback can then be tracked over time and benchmarked against the results of other\, similar programs to help providers enhance program design\, improve service delivery\, build staff morale\, and demonstrate the effectiveness of services. These data are also being used to target training\, build community partnerships and even strengthen requests for additional funding. \nThis introductory webinar is offered July 9 and 17. \nRegister
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/measuring-victim-service-outcomes-with-improve-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240717
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
CREATED:20240201T142258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T150946Z
UID:5568-1720915200-1721174399@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Violence Prevention Research Conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference is co-sponsored by the University of New Hampshire and the University of Kentucky and will be held in Portsmouth\, New Hampshire. It is both a new iteration and a continuation of the formally known “Family Violence and Child Victimization Conference.” The conference will have a focus on multiple forms of violence\, with an emphasis on prevention. This conference will offer a unique opportunity for researchers and practitioners from a broad array of disciplines to come together for the purpose of sharing\, integrating\, and critiquing accumulated knowledge on violence prevention. \nInterested in presenting? Proposals/Abstracts deadline March 2. \nLearn more
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/violence-prevention-research-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences for Victim Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
CREATED:20240617T131030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T131302Z
UID:5827-1721224800-1721228400@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Measuring Victim Service Outcomes with iMPRoVE
DESCRIPTION:Join CVR staff and colleagues to learn about the free iMPRoVE tool for measuring victim service outcomes. iMPRoVE (Measuring Provider Responses to Victimization Experiences)\, made available for all victim and survivor-serving organizations through funding from the Office for Victims of Crime\, is designed to help providers gather crucial feedback about the outcomes and quality of the services. \niMPRoVE simplifies data collection\, enabling victims and survivors to anonymously share their experiences about the services they received and how those services affected their lives and well-being. This valuable feedback can then be tracked over time and benchmarked against the results of other\, similar programs to help providers enhance their program design\, improve service delivery\, build staff morale\, and demonstrate the effectiveness of services. These data are also being used to design training\, build community partnerships and even strengthen requests for additional funding. \nThis introductory webinar is offered July 9 and 17. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/measuring-victim-service-outcomes-with-improve-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
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:20240828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
CREATED:20240804T194211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T194434Z
UID:5864-1724853600-1724857200@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Homicidio de pareja íntima de latinas: factores de riesgo y barreras de servicio
DESCRIPTION:Las latinas experimentan homicidios de pareja (IPH) en tasas desproporcionadamente altas; sin embargo\, la investigación sobre cómo la violencia de pareja (IPV) conduce al homicidio en esta población es limitada. Para ampliar esta investigación\, Esperanza United utilizó un enfoque centrado en la comunidad y basado en evidencia para examinar las barreras a la búsqueda de ayuda para víctimas latinas de homicidio por parte de su pareja.  Se llevaron a cabo sesiones de escucha y entrevistas con informantes clave con sobrevivientes\, defensores y profesionales de nueve organizaciones latinas comunitarias\, seguido por un análisis de investigación cualitativo en profundidad sobre los riesgos de homicidio\, los factores de protección y las barreras al apoyo. \nObjetivos de aprendizaje:  \n\nAumentar el conocimiento sobre los factores de riesgo de IPH y las barreras de servicio entre las sobrevivientes latinas\nAumentar la confianza en la promoción de las fortalezas de la comunidad en materia de prevención.\nDiscutir el sistema y la promoción de políticas.\n\nPresentadoras: \nAlondra D. Garza\, Ph.D. (ella/ella) es profesora asistente en el Departamento de Justicia Penal y Trabajo Social de la Universidad de Houston-Downtown. Su investigación se centra en la respuesta de la justicia penal a la violencia contra las mujeres y en intervenciones culturalmente relevantes y basadas en el trauma para las víctimas. Su trabajo reciente ha aparecido o se publicará próximamente en Crime and Delinquency\, Homicide Studies\, and Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice.  \nVanesa Mercado Díaz\, M.A. (ella/ella) es especialista en investigación y evaluación en Esperanza United\, un centro de recursos sobre violencia de género culturalmente específico financiado con fondos federales. Recibió su maestría en derechos humanos y políticas públicas\, donde su investigación se centró en la violencia de género en las comunidades latinas y América Latina. Su trabajo con el equipo de Investigación y Evaluación de Esperanza implica aumentar el conocimiento de las experiencias latinas a través de programas\, investigación y evaluación culturalmente receptivos y al mismo tiempo promover la justicia social en el campo de la violencia de género. \nREGISTRO
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/homicidio-de-pareja-intima-de-latinas-factores-de-riesgo-y-barreras-de-servicio/
CATEGORIES:CVR Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
CREATED:20240804T195102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T195102Z
UID:5866-1724853600-1724857200@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Intimate Partner Homicide of Latinas: Risk Factors and Service Barriers
DESCRIPTION:Latinas experience intimate partner homicide (IPH) at disproportionately high rates\, however\, research on how intimate partner violence (IPV) leads to homicide in this population is limited. To expand this research\, Esperanza United used a community-centered\, evidence-based approach to examine barriers to help-seeking for Latinx victims of intimate partner homicide.  Listening sessions and key informant interviews with survivors\, advocates\, and practitioners from nine community-based Latine organizations were conducted followed by an in-depth qualitative research analysis of homicide risks\, protective factors\, and barriers to support. \nLearning objectives:  \n\n Increase knowledge about IPH risk factors and service barriers among Latina survivors\n Grow confidence in promoting community strengths in prevention\n Discuss system and policy advocacy\n\nPresenter Bios: Alondra D. Garza\, Ph.D. and Vanesa Mercado Diaz\, M.A \n Alondra D. Garza\, Ph.D. (she/her/ella) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work at the University of Houston-Downtown. Her research focuses on the criminal justice response to violence against women and trauma-informed\, culturally relevant interventions for victims. Her recent work has appeared or is forthcoming in Crime and Delinquency\, Homicide Studies\, and Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice. \n Vanesa Mercado Diaz\, M.A. (she/her/ella) is a Research and Evaluation Specialist at Esperanza United\, a federally funded culturally specific gender-based violence resource center. She received her master’s in human rights and public policy where her research focused on gender-based violence in Latine communities and Latin America. Her work with Esperanza’s Research and Evaluation team entails increasing knowledge of Latin@ experiences through culturally responsive programs\, research\, and evaluation while promoting social justice in the field of gender-based violence. \nThis webinar is co-sponsored by Esperanza United and will be presented in Spanish with ASL and English interpretation. \nREGISTER
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/intimate-partner-homicide-of-latinas-risk-factors-and-service-barriers/
CATEGORIES:CVR Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
CREATED:20240819T145705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T145705Z
UID:5882-1725631200-1725634800@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Finding Data on Community Demographics
DESCRIPTION:This is the first in the CVR September series on Finding Data. Each 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 the end of this form. \n\nFriday\, Sept. 6:  Finding Data on Community Demographics\nFriday\, Sept. 13: Finding Data on Reported Crime—State and Local\nFriday\, Sept. 20: Finding Data on Violent Deaths in your State\nFriday\, Sept. 27: Finding Data on Campus and Tribal Communities\n\nREGISTER for one or more sessions.
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/finding-data-on-community-demographics/
CATEGORIES:CVR Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
CREATED:20240819T152302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T152815Z
UID:5883-1726236000-1726239600@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Finding Data on Reported Crime--State and Local
DESCRIPTION:This is the second in the CVR September series on Finding Data. Each 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 the end of this form. \n\nFriday\, Sept. 6:  Finding Data on Community Demographics\nFriday\, Sept. 13: Finding Data on Reported Crime—State and Local\nFriday\, Sept. 20: Finding Data on Violent Deaths in your State\nFriday\, Sept. 27: Finding Data on Campus and Tribal Communities\n\nREGISTER for one or more sessions.
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/finding-data-on-reported-crime-state-and-local/
CATEGORIES:CVR Events,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240920
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
CREATED:20240819T153017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T215532Z
UID:5884-1726840800-1726844400@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Finding Data on Violent Deaths in Your State
DESCRIPTION:This is the third in the CVR September series on Finding Data. Each 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 the end of this form. \n\nFriday\, Sept. 6:  Finding Data on Community Demographics\nFriday\, Sept. 13: Finding Data on Reported Crime—State and Local\nFriday\, Sept. 20: Finding Data on Violent Deaths in your State\nFriday\, Sept. 27: Finding Data on Campus and Tribal Communities\n\nREGISTER for one or more sessions.
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/finding-data-on-violence-deaths-in-your-state/
CATEGORIES:CVR Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
CREATED:20240819T153227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T153227Z
UID:5886-1727445600-1727449200@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:Finding Data on Campus and Tribal Communities
DESCRIPTION:This is the final session in the CVR September series on Finding Data. Each 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 the end of this form. \n\nFriday\, Sept. 6:  Finding Data on Community Demographics\nFriday\, Sept. 13: Finding Data on Reported Crime—State and Local\nFriday\, Sept. 20: Finding Data on Violent Deaths in your State\nFriday\, Sept. 27: Finding Data on Campus and Tribal Communities\n\nREGISTER for one or more sessions.
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/finding-data-on-campus-and-tribal-communities/
CATEGORIES:CVR Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
CREATED:20240920T213132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T213132Z
UID:5991-1727877600-1727881200@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: \nOctober 2 at 2 PM EST \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/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T141500
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
CREATED:20240924T203757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T181346Z
UID:6005-1730295000-1730302200@victimresearch.org
SUMMARY:2024 CVR Research Convening: Conducting Research on and with Hard-to-Reach Victim Populations
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Victim Research to explore strategies\, challenges\, and successes with conducting research with victim populations that have historically been difficult to reach for research but who may also experience greater barriers to victim services and recovery. Our keynote panelists will share their work and recommendations for researching diverse victims’ experiences\, particularly using strong community engagement. \nAs an attendee\, you will have an opportunity to ask questions of the speakers and take part in smaller breakout discussions. \nExpert panelists: \n\nMary Breaux\, PhD\, Clinical Professor and Director of the Crime Victims’ Institute at Sam Houston State University – discussing research with children and older adults who experience abuse.\nCarlos Cuevas\, PhD\, Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Co-Director of the Violence and Justice Research Lab at Northeastern University – discussing research relating to  Latino victimization and service utilization.\nKatie Edwards\, PhD\, Professor of Counseling Psychology and Director of the Interpersonal Violence Research Laboratory at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln – discussing research relatingto Indigenous families and sexual and gender minority youth.\n\nRegister
URL:https://victimresearch.org/event/2024-cvr-research-convening-conducting-research-on-and-with-hard-to-reach-victim-populations/
CATEGORIES:CVR Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T194944
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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