National Criminal Justice Reference Service NCJRS is administered by the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice JUSTICE INFORMATION April 15, 2008 Volume 14, Number 8. Access this issue online at: http://www.ncjrs.gov/justinfo/Apr1508.html JUSTINFO, published the 1st and 15th of each month, highlights information from the NCJRS sponsoring agencies. ************************************************************************* CONTENTS Announcements - Implementing Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Programs (OVC) - National Child Abuse Prevention Month Announced (NCJRS) - Public Service Campaign Fights Meth (ONDCP) Funding Opportunities - Application Period Open for Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BJA) - Grant Available for Training/Technical Assistance Providers (BJA) - Grant for Victimization Issues Curricula Development Released (OVC) - Reducing the Backlog of Forensic DNA Casework (NIJ) - State Victim Assistance Academy Grants Available (OVC) Publications - Assisting Americans Victimized in Other Countries (OVC) - DVD Examines Faith-Based Victim Services (OVC) - E-Bulletin Examines State Victim Assistance Academy Development (OVC) - Guide Spotlights Sting Operations (COPS) - New Community Policing Newsletter Issue Released (COPS) - New DVD Addresses Human Trafficking Victim Assistance (OVC) - OVC Releases First Responder Resources (OVC) - Quarterly Newsletter Examines Crime Geography (NIJ & COPS) - Resource Addresses Pedestrian Injuries and Fatalities (COPS) Other Resources - Hiring the Best Law Enforcement Officers (COPS) Conferences and Trainings - Children's Advocacy Center Issues Call for Papers (OJJDP) - Latest Information on NIJ Annual Conference Available (NIJ) - Register for G.R.E.A.T. National Training Conference (BJA) - Register Now for OJJDP's Youth Gang Symposium (OJJDP) - Training for Victim Service Providers Available (OVC) - Truancy Program Evaluation Training Scheduled for Denver (OJJDP) ************************************************************************* *** Announcements *** Implementing Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Programs In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, OVC is offering a Web Forum Guest Host Session on best practices for implementing pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) programs. Join Lucia Zuniga, Director of the Massachusetts SANE Program, and Joan Meunier-Sham, Associate Director of the Massachusetts Pediatric SANE Program on April 23, 2008, at 2 p.m. ET for the discussion. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/preventionmonth/ http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ovcproviderforum/index.asp ============================================================ National Child Abuse Prevention Month Announced In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April 2008), NCJRS has created a Child Abuse Special Feature. This special feature includes links to publications and resources related to child abuse, the prevention of child abuse, and agency responses to the victims of child abuse. (NCJRS) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/childabuseprevention/index.html ============================================================ Public Service Campaign Fights Meth ONDCP has partnered with the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs, Partnership for a Drug-Free America, and the National Congress of American Indians to launch the American Indian Anti-Meth Campaign, the first anti-meth public service campaign targeted for American Indian and Native Alaskan populations. (ONDCP) For more information, visit: http://www.methresources.gov/nativeamerican/ ************************************************************************* *** Funding Opportunities *** Application Period Open for Bulletproof Vest Partnership Application deadline: April 23, 2008 The Bulletproof Vest Partnership, created by the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998, is a unique U.S. Department of Justice initiative designed to provide a critical resource for state and local law enforcement. Apply for funds to cover 50 percent of the cost of vests. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bvpbasi/ https://vests.ojp.gov/login/login.jsp?openSections=01%26titleGraphic=bvp%26level1=Login%26level2= ============================================================ Grant Available for Training/Technical Assistance Providers Application deadline: May 15, 2008 BJA is seeking applicants for its Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Training and Technical Assistance Program to provide comprehensive technical assistance services and develop uniform protocols for the assessment and delivery of technical assistance, tracking, and evaluation. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/prescripdrugs.html ============================================================ Grant for Victimization Issues Curricula Development Released Application deadline: May 1, 2008 OVC invites applicants for the Postsecondary Education: Integrating Crime Victims' Issues Into University and College Curricula solicitation. This program will award one grant of $300,000 to develop innovative, interdisciplinary education models addressing victimization issues that can be integrated into university or college curricula and faculty development. Eligible applicants include private nonprofit, faith-based, or state consortiums of institutions of higher education. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/fund/dakit.htm ============================================================ Reducing the Backlog of Forensic DNA Casework Application deadline: May 15, 2008 The goal of the Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program is to help eligible states and units of local government reduce forensic DNA sample turnaround time, increase the throughput of public DNA laboratories, and reduce DNA forensic casework backlogs. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000831.pdf ============================================================ State Victim Assistance Academy Grants Available Application deadline: April 29, 2008 OVC is accepting applications for State Victim Assistance Academy (SVAA) grants to develop SVAAs in states where one does not yet exist. Five first-year awards of $35,000 are available for this 3-year project. For more information about these and other OVC grants and funding opportunities, visit OVC’s home page. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/fund/dakit.htm http://www.ovc.gov/assist/existingsvaa.html http://www.ovc.gov/ ************************************************************************* *** Publications *** Assisting Americans Victimized in Other Countries "Resource Guide for Serving U.S. Citizens Victimized Abroad" (NCJ 221889) will help victim service providers in the United States enhance their services to these individuals. This online publication will help service providers develop strategic plans and ensure that key personnel, resources, and protocols are in place for effective assistance. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/publications/infores/ServingVictimsAbroad/welcome.html ============================================================ DVD Examines Faith-Based Victim Services "Faith-Based Responses to Crime Victims" (NCJ 216616) is a 30-minute DVD spotlighting successful faith community/victim services field partnerships. These promising practices are intended to inspire the two communities to collaborate effectively to expand their victim service networks. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/publications/infores/other.htm#faithbased For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+216616&repro=0 ============================================================ E-Bulletin Examines State Victim Assistance Academy Development "Building a State Victim Assistance Academy-Vermont’s Experience" (NCJ 221684) describes the state’s experience in developing its academy. This online bulletin provides information about useful strategies for designing, pilot testing, and implementing this educational opportunity. The advent of the OVC-funded State Victim Assistance Academies is one way OVC supports knowledge and skills advancement of victim service professionals. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/publications/bulletins/Vermont-svaa/welcome.html ============================================================ Guide Spotlights Sting Operations "Sting Operations" (NCJ 220724, 72 pp.), a COPS Office Response Guide, takes a broad approach to crime types and the sting operations that target them. This guide will help law enforcement agencies decide whether a sting operation is the correct response by reviewing benefits and negative consequences. (COPS) For more information, visit: http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/ric/ResourceDetail.aspx?RID=443 ============================================================ New Community Policing Newsletter Issue Released “The Community Policing Dispatch” is the monthly e-newsletter from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). This forum educates readers about criminal justice issues affecting community policing. The April issue features articles about designing police buildings with community policing in mind, the COPS Secure Our Schools Program, and tribal law enforcement agencies. (COPS) For more information, visit: http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/html/dispatch/April_2008/index.htm ============================================================ New DVD Addresses Human Trafficking Victim Assistance “Responding to Victims of Human Trafficking: A Training Video for Victim Service Providers” (NCJ 219179) will help service providers better assist those who have been affected by this crime. The 20-minute DVD discusses the need for the victim services field to work collaboratively with communities and organizations that serve trafficking victims. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/publications/infores/other.htm#humantrafficking For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+219179&repro=0 ============================================================ OVC Releases First Responder Resources “First Response to Victims of Crime" is a multimedia package produced by the National Sheriffs’ Association. It examines the impact of crime on victims and describes how law enforcement, as first responders, can meet victims’ needs. A video in VHS (NCJ 211618, 30 minutes) and DVD (NCJ 211619, 30 minutes) formats and a guidebook (NCJ 217272, 104 pp.) are available. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/publications/infores/other.htm#firstresponse For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+211618&repro=0 http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+211619&repro=0 http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+217272&repro=0 ============================================================ Quarterly Newsletter Examines Crime Geography “Geography & Public Safety" (NCJ 221941, 16 pp.) is a new quarterly publication produced by NIJ and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Bulletin topics include mapping, problem analysis, and other issues pertaining to the geography of crime. (NIJ & COPS) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/maps/bulletin.htm ============================================================ Resource Addresses Pedestrian Injuries and Fatalities “Pedestrian Injuries and Fatalities” (NCJ 220725, 108 pp.), a Problem-Specific Guide for Police from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, examines pedestrian-vehicle crashes, reviews factors that cause such crashes, provides questions to help police analyze the local problem, and reviews responses and what is known from evaluative research and police practice. (COPS) For more information, visit: http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/ric/ResourceDetail.aspx?RID=444 ************************************************************************* *** Other Resources *** Hiring the Best Law Enforcement Officers The new COPS CD-ROM “Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention Resources for Law Enforcement" (NCJ 221557) contains descriptions of and links to resources from the COPS Office, other Department of Justice divisions, and law enforcement organizations that will help police chiefs and sheriffs find, train, and retain qualified staff. (COPS) For more information, visit: http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/ric/ResourceDetail.aspx?RID=450 ************************************************************************* *** Conferences and Trainings *** Children's Advocacy Center Issues Call for Papers On August 26-28, 2008, the National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana. The National Children's Advocacy Center, the conference sponsor, has issued a Call for Papers. Workshop applications must be received by April 25. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.nationalcac.org/professionals/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=122&Itemid=118 http://www.nationalcac.org/professionals/images/stories/pdfs/revised%20call%20for%20papers%20032708.pdf ============================================================ Latest Information on NIJ Annual Conference Available This year's NIJ Conference will include eight crime mapping panels and multiple juvenile-related topics, including commercial sexual exploitation of children, school-based prevention programs, bullying, and a youth gang research and best practices panel organized by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Register to receive conference updates. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/events/nij_conference/welcome.htm https://puborder.ncjrs.gov/listservs/subscribe_NIJConf.asp ============================================================ Register for G.R.E.A.T. National Training Conference On July 16-18, 2008, in St. Louis, Missouri, BJA will host the G.R.E.A.T. National Training Conference. Goals include preventing youth crime, violence, and gang involvement; developing positive relationships with youth; and improving the delivery of the middle school curriculum, elementary school curriculum, summer program, and G.R.E.A.T. Families program. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.great-online.org/Conference2008/Default.Aspx ============================================================ Register Now for OJJDP's Youth Gang Symposium On June 23-26, 2008, OJJDP will hold its Youth Gang Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia. Addressing the theme “Partnering to Prevent Youth Gang Violence: From Faith- and Community-Based Organizations to Law Enforcement," the symposium will offer innovative gang-related strategies and the latest information on youth gang activities. Register by April 30 to receive a discount rate. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.gangsymposium.org/ ============================================================ Training for Victim Service Providers Available Register for OVC’s upcoming training workshops, including Sexual Assault Advocate/Counselor Training, April 29-30, 2008, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Providing Culturally Competent Services to Victims of Crime, September 16-18, 2008, in Lincoln, Nebraska. To view course descriptions and learning objectives or to register, visit the OVC TTAC Web site. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.sei2003.com/ovcttac2008/SexualAssualt.htm http://www.sei2003.com/ovcttac2008/ProvidingCulturally.htm https://www.ovcttac.gov/trainingCenter/training.cfm ============================================================ Truancy Program Evaluation Training Scheduled for Denver On May 19-20, 2008, in Denver, Colorado, the National Center for School Engagement will conduct the training course Evaluating Your Truancy Reduction Program. The interactive course is drawn from practical training experience and lessons learned about truancy reduction. Registration is available after April 15, 2008. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.coloradofoundation.org/truancyevent.asp ************************************************************************* Ordering Instructions - Resources available for online ordering are noted with the reference "Order Online." 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