JUSTICE INFORMATION November 01, 2005 Volume 11, Number 21. Access this issue online at: http://www.ncjrs.gov/justinfo/Nov0105.html JUSTINFO, published the 1st and 15th of each month, highlights information from the NCJRS sponsoring agencies. ************************************************************************* CONTENTS Announcements - Assisting Crime Victims in Indian Country (OVC) - Free Online Forum Addresses Prisoner Reentry (NIJ) Funding Opportunities - NIJ Offers Multiple Funding Opportunities (NIJ) Publications - Annual Prison Population Numbers Released (BJS) - Brief Provides Examples of Collaboration (BJA) - Compensation Directory Available for International Crime Victims (OVC) - Federal Criminal Justice System Statistics Detailed (BJS) - Firearm Background Checks Reviewed (BJS) - Monograph Reviews Law Enforcement Partnerships (BJA) - New Report Highlights OVC Activities and Accomplishments (OVC) - New Resource Available for Juvenile Corrections Professionals (NIC) - Post 9-11 Policing Project Brief Released (BJA) - Promising Practices Brief Available (BJA) - Spanish Versions of AMBER Alert Documents Available (OJJDP) Conferences and Trainings - ABA Conference Focuses on Separation of Powers (OJJDP) - Join BJA at Their Regional Conference Series (BJA) - OJJDP National Conference Agenda Now Online (OJJDP) - Training for Victim Service Providers Available (OVC) ************************************************************************* *** Announcements *** Assisting Crime Victims in Indian Country On November 16, 2005, at 2 p.m., Executive Director of Native American Circle Jo Hally will host an OVC Web Forum on assisting crime victims in Indian Country. Ms. Hally is of Choctaw/Cherokee descent and is a consultant for the Victim Advocacy Training Online Project of the National Center for Victims of Crime. Visit the OVC Web Forum for more information or to submit questions. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://ovc.ncjrs.org/ovcproviderforum ============================================================ Free Online Forum Addresses Prisoner Reentry "Prisoner Reentry: Facing the Challenges of Returning Home," scheduled for November 9, 2005, 2 p.m. EDT, will tap into the knowledge and experience of key leaders in reentry research and program development, highlight housing programs designed to assist returning prisoners, and discuss the resulting policy challenges for lawmakers. Register for the forum online. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/ ************************************************************************* *** Funding Opportunities *** NIJ Offers Multiple Funding Opportunities Proposals and concept papers sought by NIJ address various subjects, including forensics, biometrics, officer safety equipment, electronic crime, and school safety technologies. For a complete listing of available solicitations, visit the funding section of the NIJ Web site. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/funding.htm ************************************************************************* *** Publications *** Annual Prison Population Numbers Released "Prisoners in 2004" (14 pp.) (NCJ 210677). This annual Bulletin reports the number of persons in State and Federal prisons at yearend, compares the increase in the prison population during 2004 with that of the previous year, and gives the prison growth rates since 1995. (BJS) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/p04.htm For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+210677&repro=0 ============================================================ Brief Provides Examples of Collaboration "Mutual Aid: Multijurisdictional Partnerships for Meeting Regional Threats" (48 pp. (NCJ 210679) presents numerous examples of the efforts of regions across the country to work in collaborative partnerships across jurisdictions. Provides agencies interested in taking a more regional approach to terrorism prevention, preparedness, and response with varied initiatives upon which to base mutual aid agreement proposals. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/bja/210679.pdf For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+210679&repro=0 ============================================================ Compensation Directory Available for International Crime Victims "Directory of International Crime Victim Compensation Programs 2004-2005" (124 pp. (NCJ 206874) provides Americans who are working, traveling, and studying in other countries the eligibility criteria and contact information for 35 countries and territories (and Taiwan) that have crime victim compensation programs. Most offer financial assistance to Americans and other foreigners victimized by crime within their borders. (OVC For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/publications/infores/intdir2005/welcome.html For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+206874&repro=0 ============================================================ Federal Criminal Justice System Statistics Detailed "Compendium of Federal Justice Statistics, 2003" (132 pp.) (NCJ 210299). This annual report presents national-level statistics describing characteristics of persons processed and the distribution of case processing outcomes at each major stage of the Federal criminal justice system. Electronic only. (BJS) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/cfjs03.htm ============================================================ Firearm Background Checks Reviewed "Background Checks for Firearm Transfers, 2004" (12 pp.) (NCJ 210117). This annual Bulletin reports the number of applications for firearm transfers and permits, rejections that resulted from background checks, and reasons for rejection for selected States during 2004. (BJS) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/bcft04.htm For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+210117&repro=0 ============================================================ Monograph Reviews Law Enforcement Partnerships "Engaging the Private Sector To Promote Homeland Security: Law Enforcement-Private Security Partnerships" (32 pp.) (NCJ 210678) describes the advantages of law enforcement-private security partnerships in helping to prevent terrorism and terror-related acts and protect the nation's infrastructure. It discusses why these partnerships are important to homeland security, provides nine guidelines for collaboration, and profiles a number of federal, state, regional, and local programs and initiatives. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/bja/210678.pdf For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+210678&repro=0 ============================================================ New Report Highlights OVC Activities and Accomplishments "Office for Victims of Crime Report to the Nation 2005: Fiscal Years 2003-2004" (69 pp.) (NCJ 209117) outlines the activities and accomplishments of the Office for Victims of Crime during fiscal years 2003 and 2004. Each section summarizes victims' needs in that area and details how OVC is helping to meet these needs. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/welcovc/reporttonation2005/welcome.html For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+209117&repro=0 ============================================================ New Resource Available for Juvenile Corrections Professionals "Training Programs for Juvenile Corrections Professionals " (108 pp.) (ACCN 020590 , offered by NIC, contains information on training programs, satellite/Internet broadcasts, e-learning, continuing education units, information services, technical assistance, and information on the NIC Learning Center. Application forms and instructions are also included. Not available from NCJRS. For more information, contact the NIC Information Center (800-877-1461). (NIC) For more information, visit: http://www.nicic.org/Library/020590 ============================================================ Post 9-11 Policing Project Brief Released "Assessing and Managing the Terrorism Threat" (29 pp.) (NCJ 210680). This monograph, one of four Promising Practices Briefs from the Post 9-11 Policing Project, discusses the challenging demands on law enforcement to effectively and efficiently collect, assess, disseminate, and act on intelligence information regarding transnational and domestic terrorist threats. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/bja/210680.pdf For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+210680&repro=0 ============================================================ Promising Practices Brief Available "Intelligence-Led Policing: The New Intelligence Architecture" (52 pp.) (NCJ 210681 one of four briefs, discusses the strengths and pitfalls of traditional intelligence-led policing and the need for fundamental change in the way information is gathered, assessed, and redistributed in the light of new dangers presented by terrorism. BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/bja/210681.pdf For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+210681&repro=0 ============================================================ Spanish Versions of AMBER Alert Documents Available "AMBER Alert: Bringing Abducted Children Home," "AMBER Alert Fact Sheet: Effective Use of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC)," "AMBER Alert: Best Practices Guide for Broadcasters and Other Media Outlets," and a reference pocket card promote recovery of missing children. (OJJDP and OAAG) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/bc000716.pdf http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/fs000309.pdf http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/209519.pdf http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/lt000505.pdf ************************************************************************* *** Conferences and Trainings *** ABA Conference Focuses on Separation of Powers On January 26-28, 2006, in Phoenix, AZ, the American Bar Association (ABA) will hold the National Law Related Education Leadership Conference, "Separation of Powers: Principles and Conflicts." The conference will include a workshop focused on youth at risk of delinquency. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.abanet.org/publiced/conference/lre06.html ============================================================ Join BJA at Their Regional Conference Series Learn what you can do to better demonstrate and deliver a "return on investment" from your criminal justice programs by attending BJA's regional conference. Upcoming conferences are being held in Minneapolis, MN, Anaheim, CA, and Newport, RI. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ncja.org/bjaregionalmeeting.html ============================================================ OJJDP National Conference Agenda Now Online Review the agenda and register for "Building on Success: Providing Today's Youth With Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow." Sponsored by OJJDP and the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the conference convenes January 9-13, 2006, in Washington, DC. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.juvenilecouncil.gov/2006NationalConference/agenda.html ============================================================ Training for Victim Service Providers Available Register now for OVC TTAC’s upcoming workshops: "Mental Health Response to Mass Violence and Terrorism," March 21-23, 2006, in Houston, TX; "Basics of Strategic Planning," April 11-12, 2006, in Denver, CO; and "Capacity-Building Fundamentals for Tribal Victim Service Programs," May 9-11, 2006, in Santa Fe, NM. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovcttac.org/calendar/training.cfm ************************************************************************* Ordering Instructions - Resources available for online ordering are noted with the reference "Order Online." 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