National Criminal Justice Reference Service NCJRS is administered by the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice JUSTICE INFORMATION October 15, 2009 Volume 15, Number 20. Access this issue online at: http://www.ncjrs.gov/justinfo/Oct1509.html JUSTINFO, published the 1st and 15th of each month, highlights information from the NCJRS sponsoring agencies. ************************************************************************* CONTENTS Announcements - OVC Gallery Receives Web Award (OVC) Funding Opportunities - 2010 NCVRW Community Awareness Project Funding Available (OVC) Publications - Bulletin Reports on Children's Exposure to Violence (OJJDP) - Contract Case Data Released (BJS) - Crimes Against the Disabled Described (BJS) - Digital Data Device Test Results Available (NIJ) - Journal Features Research on Preventing Child Maltreatment (OJJDP) - New Acquisition Tool Test Results Available (NIJ) - Violence Against Females Detailed (BJS) - Write Block Device Test Results Available (NIJ) Online Resources - Female Substance Abuse Resource Available (ONDCP) - Helping Children Exposed to Domestic Violence (OVC) - National Needs Assessment Survey Now Online (OVC) - New Site Promotes Successful Reentry (BJA) Conferences and Trainings - Administering the Small and Medium-Sized Jail (NIC) - Apply for National Victim Assistance Academy V (OVC) - Conference Features Strategic Training on Youth Courts (OJJDP) - Conference Focuses on Developing Relationships (BJA) - Conference To Demonstrate Personal Protection Technologies (NIJ) - Trainings Available for Corrections Professionals (NIC) - Workshops Available for Victim Service Providers (OVC) ************************************************************************* *** Announcements *** OVC Gallery Receives Web Award The OVC Gallery has been awarded a 2009 Web Award for Outstanding Achievement in Web Development in the Advocacy Standard of Excellence category. The OVC Gallery offers multimedia products that promote crime victims’ rights and services. Visit the Gallery to view selected posters, promotional materials, and images from previous National Crime Victims' Rights Weeks. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/gallery/index.html http://www.webaward.org/winner.asp?eid=13165 ************************************************************************* *** Funding Opportunities *** 2010 NCVRW Community Awareness Project Funding Available Application deadline: October 26, 2009 The National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators, through a grant from the Office for Victims of Crime, is seeking proposals for innovative and collaborative projects to raise public awareness of victims' rights and services in local communities during National Crime Victims' Rights Week (April 18-24, 2010). For more information, visit the NCVRW CAP Web site. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/ncvrw/welcome.html http://cap.navaa.org/ ************************************************************************* *** Publications *** Bulletin Reports on Children's Exposure to Violence "Children's Exposure to Violence: A Comprehensive National Survey" (NCJ 227744, 12 pp.) presents findings from the National Survey of Children's Exposure to Violence, the first survey to measure children's exposure to violence in homes, schools, and communities across all age groups. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=249751 ============================================================ Contract Case Data Released "Contract Bench and Jury Trials in State Courts, 2005" (NCJ 225634, 12 pp.) presents findings on contract cases disposed of by a bench or jury trial in a nationally representative sample of jurisdictions in 2005. (BJS) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/cbajtsc05.htm ============================================================ Crimes Against the Disabled Described "Crime Against People with Disabilities, 2007" (NCJ 227814, 12 pp.) presents the first findings about nonfatal violent and property crime experienced by persons with disabilities, based on the National Crime Victimization Survey. (BJS) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/capd07.htm ============================================================ Digital Data Device Test Results Available This series of reports presents test assertions, environments, and results on various digital data devices and other alternatives: "Test Results for Digital Data Acquisition Tool: EnCase 6.5" (NCJ 228226, 122 pp.), "Test Results for Forensic Media Preparation Tool: WiebeTech Drive eRazer: DRZR-2-VBND & Drive eRazer PRO Bundle (03/17/2009)" (NCJ 228228, 42 pp.), and "Test Results for Digital Data Acquisition Tool: BlackBag MacQuisition 2.2" (NCJ 228223, 71 pp.). (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/228226.pdf http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/228228.pdf http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/228223.pdf ============================================================ Journal Features Research on Preventing Child Maltreatment The fall 2009 issue of "The Future of Children" addresses the theme "Preventing Child Maltreatment." Contributors describe research on policies and programs designed to prevent child abuse and neglect and examine the gradual shift in the field of child maltreatment toward prevention. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.futureofchildren.org/futureofchildren/publications/docs/19_02_FullJournal.pdf ============================================================ New Acquisition Tool Test Results Available This series of reports presents test assertions, environments, and results on various mobile device acquisition tools and other alternatives: "Test Results for Mobile Device Acquisition Tool: Cellebrite UFED 1.1.05" (NCJ 228220, 193 pp.), "Test Results for Mobile Device Acquisition Tool: Paraben Device Seizure 3.1" (NCJ 228221, 251 pp.), "Test Results for Mobile Device Acquisition Tool: Susteen DataPilot Secure View 1.12.0" (NCJ 228222, 185 pp.), and "Test Results for Mobile Device Acquisition Tool: Final Data - Final Mobile Forensics 2.1.0.0313" (NCJ 228227, 249 pp.). (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/228220.pdf http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/228221.pdf http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/228222.pdf http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/228227.pdf ============================================================ Violence Against Females Detailed "Female Victims of Violence" (NCJ 228356, 8 pp.) provides the current findings on For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/fvv.htm ============================================================ Write Block Device Test Results Available These reports present test assertions, environments, and results on various hardware write block devices and other alternatives: "Test Results for Hardware Write Block Device: T4 Forensic SCSI Bridge (USB Interface)" (NCJ 228224, 23 pp.) and "Test Results for Hardware Write Block Device: T4 Forensic SCSI Bridge (FireWire Interface)" (NCJ 228225, 24 pp.). (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/228224.pdf http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/228225.pdf ************************************************************************* *** Online Resources *** Female Substance Abuse Resource Available The Office of National Drug Control Policy announces the Women, Girls and Substance Abuse Web page. This resource includes statistics about substance use among women and girls, a description of ONDCP initiatives and a recent outreach effort, and frequently asked questions in various subject areas. It also provides information about and links to additional resources. (ONDCP) For more information, visit: http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/females/index.html ============================================================ Helping Children Exposed to Domestic Violence On October 26, 2009, at 2 p.m. ET, in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, OVC will conduct a Web Forum Guest Host Session on best practices for helping children exposed to domestic violence. Join Sherry Hamby, Ph.D., coauthor of the Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire, and Miriam Berkman, J.D., M.S.W., coordinator of the Child Development-Community Policing Program’s Domestic Violence Intervention Project. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Presidential-Proclamation-National-Domestic-Violence-Awareness-Month http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ovcproviderforum/index.asp ============================================================ National Needs Assessment Survey Now Online The National Training and Technical Assistance Needs Assessment Survey was developed to assess the needs of the victim services community. OVC encourages all victim service professionals to complete the online survey. Your input is vital in developing and designing new training opportunities. Register now and receive resources to help meet your identified needs. (OVC) For more information, visit: https://www.ovcttac.gov/NAS/ https://www.ovcttac.gov/register/register.cfm?access=NAS ============================================================ New Site Promotes Successful Reentry The Council of State Governments Justice Center has launched the National Reentry Resource Center, an initiative designed to advance the safe and successful return of individuals from prisons and jails to their communities. This initiative provides comprehensive resources and support to help reduce recidivism and strengthen neighborhoods and families. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.nationalreentryresourcecenter.org/ ************************************************************************* *** Conferences and Trainings *** Administering the Small and Medium-Sized Jail NIC and the Kansas Jail Association are cosponsoring Administering the Small and Medium-Sized Jail, a training program to be held November 16-20, 2009, at the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Center in Salina, Kansas. Topics to be discussed include action planning, managing risk, developing and assessing policies and procedures, managing inmate behavior, and assessing jail operations. (NIC) For more information, visit: http://community.nicic.org/blogs/nic/archive/2009/09/24/apply-now-for-administering-the-small-and-medium-sized-jail-training.aspx ============================================================ Apply for National Victim Assistance Academy V Apply now for National Victim Assistance Academy V, to be held February 28-March 5, 2010, in Portland, Oregon. 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. (OVC) For more information, visit: https://www.ovcttac.gov/nvaa/ ============================================================ Conference Features Strategic Training on Youth Courts On November 8-11, 2009, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, the National Association of Youth Courts will hold its annual conference, Youth Courts USA: Celebrating Achievements; Envisioning the Future. Trainers will provide information on how to develop a youth court and how to enhance the effectiveness of youth courts. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.youthcourt.net/dmdocuments/NAYC_Orlando_brochure.pdf ============================================================ Conference Focuses on Developing Relationships The 21st Annual Multi-Jurisdictional Conference will be held November 4-6, 2009, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This conference focuses on developing stronger relationships between tribal and nontribal law enforcement agencies. The conference will highlight the improvement of working relationships with social service agencies, the court system, educators, gaming security personnel, and community leaders. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.fvtc.edu/public/content.aspx?ID=1237&PID=1 ============================================================ Conference To Demonstrate Personal Protection Technologies The Personal Protective Equipment 2009 Conference, Exhibition, and Training will be held November 17-19, 2009, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The conference will highlight emerging technologies in the area of personal protective equipment and will include an exhibition of new technologies, a seminar series on standards and next-generation tools, workshops, and roundtable discussions. (NIJ) For more information, visit: https://extranet.tswg.gov/MeetingRegistration/PPEConference/PPEWebsiteDocument.pdf ============================================================ Trainings Available for Corrections Professionals The National Institute of Corrections offers learning opportunities that include traditional in-person classroom training, synchronous (real time) computer-based training, and e-courses that can be accessed online at the user’s convenience. Visit the training catalog and view the wide variety of trainings available for correctional professionals. (NIC) For more information, visit: http://nic.learn.com/learncenter.asp?id=178409&sessionid=3-2F0F83B9-CC35-494E-B390-B56E3B1886FF&page=19 ============================================================ Workshops Available for Victim Service Providers Register for OVC's upcoming training workshops, including Supporting Children Living with Grief and Trauma: A Multidisciplinary Approach, October 27-28, 2009, in Baltimore, Maryland, and Identifying and Responding to Elder Abuse, November 18-19, 2009, in San Jose, California. 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/SupportingChildren.asp https://www.sei2003.com/ovcttac2009/ElderAbuse.asp https://www.ovcttac.gov/trainingCenter/training.cfm ************************************************************************* Ordering Instructions - Resources available for online ordering are noted with the reference "Order Online." Order these items online by searching for the NCJ number on the NCJRS Web site at http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/Publications/AlphaList.aspx NCJRS Online Resources - View the NCJRS Web site at http://www.ncjrs.gov - Have a question? Search our database of Questions and Answers at http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/QA/SearchQA.aspx - Can't find an answer? E-mail us at http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/QA/SubmitQuestion.aspx - Have a comment or suggestion? 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