National Criminal Justice Reference Service NCJRS is administered by the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice JUSTICE INFORMATION May 01, 2009 Volume 15, Number 9. Access this issue online at: http://www.ncjrs.gov/justinfo/May0109.html JUSTINFO, published the 1st and 15th of each month, highlights information from the NCJRS sponsoring agencies. ************************************************************************* CONTENTS Announcements - Drug Use Screening Tools for Physicians Available (ONDCP) Funding Opportunities - 2011 SART Conference Solicitation Announced (OVC) - Applicants Sought for Training and Technical Assistance (OJJDP) - Apply for Grant To Evaluate Mentoring Programs (OJJDP) - Assistance Available for Mentoring Programs (BJA) - Funding Available for Juvenile Agencies in Wyoming (OJJDP) - Funding Available To Reduce Online Child Exploitation (OJJDP) - Funding Available To Reduce Underage Drinking (OJJDP) - Funding Provides Training on Death Penalty Issues (BJA) - Improving Forensic Science and Medical Examiner Services (NIJ) - OJJDP Seeks Innovations in Juvenile Justice (OJJDP) Publications - Addressing Rural Crime Victims (OVC) - Assisting Victims of Terrorism and Global Crimes (OVC) - Bulletin Provides Data on Juvenile Arrests (OJJDP) - Fact Sheet Reports on Gangs Nationwide (OJJDP) - Gauging the Effectiveness of Megan's Law (NIJ) - New Publication Focuses on Improving Victim Confidentiality (OVC) - New Resources for Reducing Offender Risk Announced (NIC) - Resource Provides Guidance for Training Volunteers (OVC) - School Crime and Safety Updated (BJS) Online Resources - Ethics in Victim Services Curriculum Available Online (OVC) - Serving Victims of Individuals with Mental Illnesses (OVC) Other Resources - CD-ROM Provides School Safety Information (COPS) - Enhanced Problem-Oriented Policing Resource Collection Available (COPS) - New Resource Addresses Gang Crime (COPS) Conferences and Trainings - Apply for National Victim Assistance Academy IV (OVC) - Enroll To Attend OVC Workshops (OVC) - New Training Series Available for Drug Courts (BJA) - Training Available for Rural Law Enforcement (NIJ) - Women and Work Broadcast Available (NIC) ************************************************************************* *** Announcements *** Drug Use Screening Tools for Physicians Available The National Institute on Drug Abuse has announced its first comprehensive Physicians' Outreach Initiative, NIDAMED, which gives medical professionals tools and resources to screen their patients for tobacco, alcohol, illicit drug, and nonmedical prescription drug use. Resources include an online screening tool and a companion quick-reference guide. (ONDCP) For more information, visit: http://www.drugabuse.gov/nidamed/ ************************************************************************* *** Funding Opportunities *** 2011 SART Conference Solicitation Announced Application deadline: May 14, 2009 OVC will award $500,000 to a private, nonprofit organization or public agency to plan and implement the 2011 National Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Training Conference. The 2011 conference will provide state-of-the-art training for 1,000 SART professionals, including victim advocates, sexual assault nurse examiners and other medical personnel, law enforcement, prosecutors, and crime lab specialists. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/fund/dakit.htm ============================================================ Applicants Sought for Training and Technical Assistance Application deadline: June 4, 2009 OJJDP is seeking applicants for the Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws (EUDL) Training and Technical Assistance program. The program will provide training to state and local EUDL programs working to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors and the purchase and consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=134 ============================================================ Apply for Grant To Evaluate Mentoring Programs Application deadline: June 2, 2009 OJJDP seeks proposals for its Mentoring Research Program. The evaluator will conduct both a process and an outcome evaluation to measure the effectiveness of paid and volunteer mentor programs in preventing delinquency. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=132 ============================================================ Assistance Available for Mentoring Programs Application deadline: May 21, 2009 The Second Chance Act Mentoring Grants to Nonprofit Organizations program provides grants to nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Indian tribes that may be used for mentoring projects to promote the safe and successful reintegration into the community of individuals who have been incarcerated. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/SecondChance.html ============================================================ Funding Available for Juvenile Agencies in Wyoming Application deadline: May 21, 2009 The Nonparticipating State Program, Wyoming will help Wyoming develop a range of alternatives for juveniles in custody. It will also help the state revise policies and implement procedures to address compliance with the core requirements of the JJDP Act. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=138 ============================================================ Funding Available To Reduce Online Child Exploitation Application deadline: June 2, 2009 OJJDP invites applicants for its Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program Expansion: New York and Texas. The program is designed to maintain and expand state and regional ICAC task forces to address technology-facilitated child exploitation. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=131 ============================================================ Funding Available To Reduce Underage Drinking Application deadline: May 21, 2009 Enforcing the Underage Drinking Laws Discretionary Program: Initiative To Reduce Underage Drinking will provide funds to local communities to implement research-based and promising practices to enforce underage drinking laws. The program is also designed to prevent underage service personnel from consuming alcohol in collaboration with active duty bases implementing the underage component of the Air Force's Culture of Responsible Choices program. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=129 ============================================================ Funding Provides Training on Death Penalty Issues Application deadline: June 11, 2009 BJA is seeking applications for the Capital Case Litigation Initiative grant. The program will provide high-quality training on death penalty issues to improve legal representation provided to indigent defendants and to enhance the ability of prosecutors to effectively represent the public in state capital cases. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/CCLI.html ============================================================ Improving Forensic Science and Medical Examiner Services Application deadline: May 29, 2009 The Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program awards grants to states and units of local government to help improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services. States may apply for both "base" (formula) and competitive funds. Units of local government may apply for competitive funds. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000870.pdf ============================================================ OJJDP Seeks Innovations in Juvenile Justice Application deadline: May 26, 2009 The purpose of the Field Initiated Demonstration Program is to foster innovations and advancements in juvenile justice-related practice at the local, state, and tribal government levels. The program's goal is to demonstrate the practical implications for policy and practice of innovative programs that enhance juvenile justice and delinquency prevention. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=130 ************************************************************************* *** Publications *** Addressing Rural Crime Victims "Victim Services in Rural Law Enforcement" (NCJ 226275) explores creative and economical ways for rural law enforcement agencies to meet the needs of victims at the crime scene and during followup contact. It also discusses the obstacles faced by victims residing in rural areas. This online guide offers a blueprint for enhancing assistance in rural jurisdictions. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/publications/infores/RuralVictimServices/welcome.html For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+226543&repro=0 ============================================================ Assisting Victims of Terrorism and Global Crimes "Terrorism and International Victim Assistance Services" (BC 000753) offers comprehensive information about OVC-administered programs supporting victims of domestic and international terrorism and mass violence. This brochure also discusses programs that help victims of global crimes such as child abduction and tourist-targeted victimization. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/publications/infores/pdftxt/tivas_brochure.pdf For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=BC000753&repro=0 ============================================================ Bulletin Provides Data on Juvenile Arrests "Juvenile Arrests 2007" (NCJ 225344, 12 pp.) summarizes 2007 juvenile crime and arrest data reported by local law enforcement agencies and cited in the FBI report "Crime in the United States 2007." Overall, there were 2 percent fewer juvenile arrests in 2007 than in 2006 and arrests for juvenile violent crime decreased 3 percent. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=247324 For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+225344&repro=0 ============================================================ Fact Sheet Reports on Gangs Nationwide "Highlights of the 2007 National Youth Gang Survey" (NCJ 225185, 2 pp.) provides data on the number of gangs, gang members, and gang-related crime. It is estimated that approximately 27,000 gangs and 788,000 gang members were active in the United States in 2007. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=247164 For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+225185&repro=0 ============================================================ Gauging the Effectiveness of Megan's Law "Sex Offender Registration and Notification: Limited Effects in New Jersey" (NCJ 225402, 4 pp.) summarizes the findings of an independent scientific assessment of the effects of Megan's Law in New Jersey. Megan's Law refers to legislation that requires sex offender registration and notification to the public that a sex offender is living and working in a community. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/225402.pdf ============================================================ New Publication Focuses on Improving Victim Confidentiality "Strengthening Sexual Assault Victims' Right to Privacy" (NCJ 226501) provides practical assistance to statewide sexual assault coalitions and rape crisis centers to help them maintain victim confidentiality. This e-publication addresses common challenges, provides core concepts, and offers practical tips for improving confidential services provided to victims of sexual violence. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/publications/infores/VictimsRightToPrivacy/welcome.html ============================================================ New Resources for Reducing Offender Risk Announced NIC and the Crime and Justice Institute have developed the "Box Set: Evidence-Based Principles for Reducing Offender Risk." This eight-volume set is a collection of documents designed for community corrections agencies, practitioners and treatment providers of intervention programs, pretrial services, judiciary, criminal prosecutors, criminal defense, jails and detention facilities, and prisons. Not available from NCJRS. (NIC) For more information, visit: http://www.nicic.org/EBPBoxSet ============================================================ Resource Provides Guidance for Training Volunteers "Good Samaritans: Volunteers Helping Victims - Program Handbook and Training Guide" (NCJ 225703) is designed to train volunteers to provide services to victims. These services include securing victims' homes after a break-in, offering emotional support, and linking victims with community services. This e-guide is designed for prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, community groups, and faith-based organizations. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/publications/infores/Good_Samaritans/welcome.html ============================================================ School Crime and Safety Updated "Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2008" (NCJ 226343, 172 pp.) presents data on crime and safety at school. It examines crime occurring in school as well as on the way to and from school and provides statistical information on the nature of crime in schools, school environments, and responses to violence and crime at school. (BJS) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/iscs08.htm For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+226343&repro=0 ************************************************************************* *** Online Resources *** Ethics in Victim Services Curriculum Available Online OVC has released the online Ethics in Victim Services curriculum, which is designed to provide information and develop skills related to ethical standards in victim services and ethical decisionmaking. This download center contains all of the materials needed to conduct the training. (OVC) For more information, visit: https://www.ovcttac.gov/ethics ============================================================ Serving Victims of Individuals with Mental Illnesses On May 13, 2009, 2 p.m. ET, join OVC's Web Forum Guest Host Session on responding to victims of individuals with mental illnesses. Carol Dorris, J.D., advisor on Responding to People Who Have Been Victimized by Individuals With Mental Illnesses, and Dr. James Reinhard, Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner, will lead the discussion. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ovcproviderforum/index.asp ************************************************************************* *** Other Resources *** CD-ROM Provides School Safety Information "School Safety CD-ROM, Version 2.0" (NCJ 226642) contains more than 60 links and documents from the COPS Office and other U.S. Department of Justice agencies. These resources address school violence and violence prevention, school safety technology, gangs, and youth disorder. The CD-ROM is targeted to local policymakers, school administrators, parents, and students. (COPS) For more information, visit: http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/RIC/ResourceDetail.aspx?RID=393 ============================================================ Enhanced Problem-Oriented Policing Resource Collection Available "Problem-Oriented Guides for Police, Version 2.0 CD-ROM" (NCJ 226644) contains 72 Problem-Oriented Guides for Police. The guides provide law enforcement with problem-specific questions to help identify potential factors and underlying causes of specific problems, identify known responses to each problem, and develop potential measures to assess the effectiveness of problem-solving efforts. (COPS) For more information, visit: http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/RIC/ResourceDetail.aspx?RID=392 ============================================================ New Resource Addresses Gang Crime "Solutions to Address Gang Crime CD-ROM, Version 2.0" (NCJ 226643) provides comprehensive information about state and local approaches to the problem of gang crime. This CD-ROM includes resources pertaining to gang criminal behavior, law enforcement responses, gang activity in specific populations, statistics, and research. (COPS) For more information, visit: http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/RIC/ResourceDetail.aspx?RID=388 ************************************************************************* *** Conferences and Trainings *** Apply for National Victim Assistance Academy IV Apply now for National Victim Assistance Academy IV, to be held August 2-7, 2009, in Louisville, Kentucky. Continuing Education Units will be awarded to participants who complete all of the requirements of the Foundation-Level Training, Professional Skill-Building Institute, or Leadership Institute. The application deadline is June 30, 2009. (OVC) For more information, visit: https://www.ovcttac.gov/nvaa ============================================================ Enroll To Attend OVC Workshops Register for OVC's upcoming training workshops, including Enforcing Victims' Rights, May 19-20, 2009, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Strategic Planning for Victim Service Leaders, June 9-10, 2009, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. To view course descriptions and learning objectives or to register, visit the OVC TTAC Web site. (OVC) For more information, visit: https://www.sei2003.com/ovcttac2009/VictimsRights.asp https://www.sei2003.com/ovcttac2009/StrategicPlanning.asp https://www.ovcttac.gov/trainingCenter/training.cfm ============================================================ New Training Series Available for Drug Courts The National Drug Court Institute has announced its training series, Operational Tune-Up: Re-Tooling Your Program. This workshop uses evidence-based treatment practices to teach practitioners the most effective science-based methods for modifying drug court programs. The workshop is highly interactive and is designed for attendance by drug court teams. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/pdf/NDCI_Tune_Up_Brochure.pdf ============================================================ Training Available for Rural Law Enforcement Registration is open for the Technology Institute for Rural Law Enforcement, to be held October 25-29, 2009, in Coronado, California. The technology institute is designed for the command staff or supervisory personnel of rural and small law enforcement agencies containing less than 50 sworn officers. Attendees will learn about and discuss initiatives and issues affecting these communities. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/training/rural-institute.htm ============================================================ Women and Work Broadcast Available The Women and Work: Gender Responsivity and Workforce Development Satellite/Internet Broadcast, a training program that took place September 24-25, 2008, is now available from the National Institute of Corrections. Topics discussed include gender-responsive principles and strategies, pathways to offending, strengths and needs of female offenders, career theories and assessment tools, and best practices. (NIC) For more information, visit: http://nicic.org/Library/023548 ************************************************************************* Ordering Instructions - Resources available for online ordering are noted with the reference "Order Online." 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