Attend an NIJ Seminar on the Neurobiology of Sexual Assault
On Monday, October 29, 2012, join NIJ for “Neurobiology of Sexual Assault: Implications for First Responders in Law Enforcement, Prosecution, and Victim Advocacy" with Rebecca Campbell, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Program Evaluation at Michigan State University.
Monday, October 29, 2012
10:00 am-11:30 am
Office of Justice Programs, 3rd Floor Ballroom
810 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC
For this Research for the Real World seminar, Dr. Campbell will bring together research on the neurobiology of trauma and the criminal justice response to sexual assault. She will explain the underlying neurobiology of traumatic events, its emotional and physical manifestation, and how these processes can impact the investigation and prosecution of sexual assaults. Real-world, practical implications will be examined for first responders, such as law enforcement, nurses, prosecutors, and advocates.
The seminar is free but you must RSVP to gain access to the OJP building. Please allow 20 minutes to get through security.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Yolanda Curtis at Yolanda.Curtis@usdoj.gov or 202-305-2554. If you are unable to attend the seminar in person, a recording of the seminar will be posted to the NIJ Web site in the weeks following the event. (Posted October 5, 2012)
Learn about New Federal Standards to Stop Prisoner Rape
On Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 1–2:30 pm (EST), join a panel of experts for It Starts With You: Victim Advocates and the New Federal Standards to Stop Prisoner Rape, a webinar about using the Prison Rape Elimination Act standards as a tool to develop and expand services for survivors. Hosted by Just Detention International, this BJA-funded event will afford participants the opportunity to hear from survivors and to learn about opportunities to expand services through better access to resources and the chance to build new partnerships. The panel of experts includes—
If you are interested in participating, register now and receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Contact Cynthia Totten, Esq., Senior Program Director, Just Detention International, at 202-506-3595 or ctotten@justdetention.org, with any questions.
This webinar is being offered through the National PREA Resource Center (PRC)—a training resource implemented by The National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) with funds from BJA. (Posted September 19, 2012)
2 New Spanish Guides Designed To Assist Child Abduction Victims and their Families
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the release of two publications translated into Spanish:
For additional information about child abduction, visit the Crime Victimization: Kidnaping and Crime Victimization: Missing and Exploited sections of OVC.gov. A collection of foreign language publications is also available from our website. (Posted June 18, 2012)
Briefings Available from the Defending Childhood Task Force Public Hearings
The Defending Childhood Task Force, a project that addresses the epidemic levels of exposure to violence faced by our nation’s children, has posted testimony and speeches from four Task Force hearings, the most recent of which was held April 23-25, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan.
Based on the testimony at four public hearings, on comprehensive research, and on extensive input from experts, advocates, and impacted families and communities nationwide, the Defending Childhood Task Force will issue a final report to the U.S. Attorney General presenting its findings and comprehensive policy recommendations in the fall of 2012.
Visit the Justice Department’s Defending Childhood Web site for more information about the Initiative and its task force. Visit the Children Exposed to Violence section of our site for additional resources. (Posted May 25, 2012)
OJJDP Bulletin Discusses Authorities’ Knowledge of Victimization
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has released, "Child and Youth Victimization Known to Police, School, and Medical Authorities." This bulletin presents results from the National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence (NatSCEV) regarding past-year victimizations that were known to the police, teachers and other school personnel, and doctors and other medical personnel. This bulletin looks first at what and how much authorities know about child victimization and what the implications of the study findings are for increasing disclosure of child victimizations and for effective prevention and treatment. Among the survey’s primary findings: in general, school officials knew about victimization episodes considerably more often (42 percent) than police (13 percent) or medical personnel (2 percent). (Posted May 25, 2012)
Early Registration Extended for 2012 National Conference
The National Center for Victims of Crime will host the 2012 National Conference on September 19-21, 2012, in New Orleans, LA. Session topics include—
Early Registration Extended Until June 15, 2012. Take advantage of early registration rates available until June 15, 2012 – $375 for National Center members and $400 for non-members – by registering by that date.
For more information about the conference, including future updates on the latest conference topics and speakers, visit the conference Web site. (Posted May 25, 2012)
American Society of Victimology (ASC) Posts Comments on Bullying Behavior Study
The Research to Practice blog from the American Society of Victimology advances the discipline of victimology by promoting evidence-based practice and by providing leadership in research and education. The blog presents digests of current research in the field in an effort to make research more accessible to practitioners. Through comments to posts, practitioners and researchers can dialogue on the subjects covered, including journal articles:
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has released a new Intimate Partner Stalking page on its Web site. This resource features recent research and statistics demonstrating the extent of intimate partner stalking, as well as the following topics which can help provide service providers and allied professionals a greater understanding of this issue:
Visit the Stalking Victimization section of our Web site for additional resources. (Posted May 9, 2012)
Seeking Participants for the Final Defending Childhood Task Force Public Hearing, April 23–24
The Attorney General’s National Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence (the "Defending Childhood Task Force") is interested in hearing from community members, professionals who work with children and families who have experienced violence and individuals who have been directly impacted by these issues. You can participate in this hearing in Detroit, MI, on April 23–24, 2012, in multiple ways—
This is the final public hearing by the Defending Childhood Task Force and it will focus on how to protect children, help them heal from violence, and create the safety that allows them to thrive.
The Detroit hearing follows hearings in Baltimore in November 2011, examining the scope of this issue; in Albuquerque in January 2012, considering the particular concerns and needs of rural and tribal settings in dealing with violence faced by children; and in Miami in March 2012, exploring the challenges of children exposed to violence in their communities.
Visit the Justice Department’s Defending Childhood Web site for more information about the Initiative and its task force.
Seeking Participants for Defending Childhood Task Force Public Hearing, March 19–21
The Attorney General's National Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence (the "Defending Childhood Task Force") is interested in hearing from community members, professionals who work with children and families who have experienced violence and individuals who have been directly impacted by these issues. You can participate in this hearing in Miami, FL, on March 20–21, 2012, in multiple ways—
This is the third of four public hearings by the Defending Childhood Task Force and it will focus on children's exposure to violence in their communities and at school. Visit the Justice Department's Defending Childhood Web site for more information about the Initiative and its task force.
Free Elder Abuse Webinar Series
On January 31, 2012, at 2:00 pm (ET) the National Institute of Justice and Government Innovators Network are sponsoring the next discussion in the Elder Abuse Webinar Series on Building a Risk Assessment Tool for the N.H. Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services. This Webinar will examine the complex issue of researching an older population, and how a truly innovative partnership among state adult protective services agencies, a national association, and criminal-justice researchers is overcoming the challenges.
Join moderator, Andy Mao, Senior Counsel for Health Care Fraud and Elder Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, and the following panelists—
Visit the series Web page to register for this free webinar and view transcripts and slides from past webinars.
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