The State of Criminal Justice Legislation in 2026
2026-02-03 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
As state legislatures convene for 2026 sessions, the politics of crime and criminal justice are shifting under their feet, with an historically low homicide rate and federal law enforcement agents clashing with protesters in Minneapolis. Some states, like Iowa and Kentucky, are debating further crackdowns on repeat offenders while Utah is considering strategies to solve a greater share of serious crimes and Mississippi is tackling prison health care reform.
Join the Council on Criminal Justice Centering Justice project, the National Conference of State Legislatures, and the Future Caucus for an overview of the state legislative landscape for criminal justice in 2026 and prospects for policies that are based on solid evidence and can win bipartisan support. For registration information, click HERE,
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details.*

NAVAA Member Debrief: A Monthly Member Roundtable
2026-02-03 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-03-03 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-07 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-05-05 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-06-02 12:30 - 13:30
Join us for regular opportunities to share insights, build relationships, and support one another across our peer network.
Every 1st Tuesday from 1:30-2:30 pm ET
Join us for a monthly, member-driven roundtable offering space for candid conversation and peer support. This informal meeting invites VOCA Assistance Administrators to share updates, surface challenges, and speak openly about what is happening in the field. Whether you’d like to raise an issue, ask a question, or simply listen in, the NAVAA Member Debrief offers a valuable connection point for staying informed and supported.
To join the meeting, click HERE.

Webinar, Innovation spotlight: Promising IPV Interventions Across Contexts
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:00
Join the Center for Victim Research (CVR) for this informative session for researchers and service providers.
Prevention is possible. This roundtable spotlights programs that have demonstrated success in preventing intimate partner violence and promoting healing—from culturally grounded practices to community-based innovations.
The webinar is part of a series hosted by The National Health Initiative on Violence and Abuse at FUTURES, the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Women’s Health and Gender Equity, and the Bloomberg American Health Initiative at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The series brings together leading experts to share cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. Each session dives into urgent issues shaping lives and communities—including pediatric and adolescent health, gun violence, healthcare systems change, care and safety during emergencies, maternal mortality, reproductive coercion, and more.
REGISTER HERE
****This is a not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please contact CVR for more information.

NAVAA Community of Practice
2026-02-17 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-03-17 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-04-21 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-05-19 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-06-16 12:30 - 14:00
NAVAA Community of Practice
Every 3rd Tuesday from 1:30-3:00 pm ET
NAVAA’s Community of Practice is a monthly collaborative session where VOCA Assistance Administrators will share tools, strategies, and real-world experiences. Each meeting features peer-led presentations and guided discussion, focusing on practical implementation and lessons learned. This space supports ongoing professional development and advances our ability to serve victims through shared expertise.
To join the meeting, click HERE.

Staying in Compliance: Meeting Federal Time-Keeping Requirements (for Sub/Direct Recipients)
2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:30
During this virtual training, participants will gain an understanding of federal time-keeping requirements, including those outlined in Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200 (2 CFR 200), and the U.S. DOJ Grants Financial Guide, which applies to all recipients of DOJ funding. Additionally, attendees will learn about common & most recent audit findings, gain an understanding of best practices related to implementation, and learn how to ensure compliance with timekeeping requirements.
For additional and registration registration, click HERE.
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details*

Vital Subjects: Building a Framework for Healthy Victim Services Organizations
2026-02-25 13:00 - 14:30
As a sequel to the recent Expert Q&A on promoting positive workplaces, this webinar introduces a practical framework for building and sustaining a healthy victim services organization—one that is survivor centered, trauma informed, and resilient. Grounded in principles of collective care and shared accountability, the session explores how organizational well-being is strengthened by individual leadership and by the health, connection, and stability of the teams that carry the work forward.
For additional information including registration, click HERE.
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details*

Webinar, Built on Trust: Community Partnerships for Firearm Violence Prevention Research
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00
February 26, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

The Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education invites you to a webinar series designed to build the capacity, confidence and visibility of researchers and practitioners working to prevent firearm-related violence.
This webinar will offer practical guidance on addressing past research harms and building durable, trust-based partnerships with communities to support meaningful firearm violence prevention research.
REGISTER HERE
****This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please contact the Kaiser Permanente Center for more information.

Virtual National Town Halls on Mass Violence
2026-02-26 14:00 - 15:30
As the National Mass Violence Center begins the new year, it is important that we continue to consider our commitments with fresh eyes. First, why is the commitment to being survivor-centered and survivor-driven so foundational to the work? How can partnerships in mass violence preparation and response strengthen community capacity and resilience? What types of free resources are available from the NMVC, and how can they be accessed? For answers to these three important questions, please join the NMVC’s 16th National Town Hall.
For registration information, click HERE.
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details.*

Registration is now open for the upcoming Elder Justice Initiative webinars
2026-02-27 14:00 - 15:30
MDT Fundamentals and Lessons Learned
February 27 from 3:00–4:30 p.m. ET
This session will focus on what is needed to create a successful multidisciplinary team (MDT) for elder abuse case reviews, including building a strong foundation and overcoming common challenges.
This webinar will feature teams funded by the Office for Victims of Crime and developed through the National MDT Technical Assistance Center, and review the Center’s evaluation of team needs at various stages. It will also include a panel of seasoned MDT coordinators who can speak from direct experience about the lessons they learned as they planned and built their teams.
For registration information, click HERE.
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details.*

Victim Assistance Response to Mass Violence Webinar Series: Webinar 4-Volunteer Management
2026-03-03 12:00 - 2026-03-06 13:30
Please join us on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 2‒3:30 p.m. ET, for the fourth installment of the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center’s Victim Assistance Response to Mass Violence Webinar Series: Volunteer Management, which will highlight the importance of victim service providers responding to incidents of mass violence and terrorism. The session focuses on:

describing the process of coordinating the victim services response agencies and volunteers,
identifying the needs of survivors, families, and responders in terms of the roles of victim services volunteers,
identifying the training needs for victim services volunteers in varied roles in the field and behind the scenes, and
integrating trauma-informed processes to prepare victim service providers to support victims.

Registration will open soon. Sign up for the OVC TTAC email listserv to receive registration notices

Victim Assistance Response to Mass Violence Webinar Series: Communications
2026-03-17 13:00 - 14:30
Please join us on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 2‒3:30 p.m. ET, for the fifth installment of the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center’s (OVC TTAC) Victim Assistance Response to Mass Violence Webinar Series: Communications, which will highlight the importance of victim service providers responding to incidents of mass violence and terrorism. Please join us for the following session.
Webinar 5: Communications
2–3:30 p.m. ET on March 17, 2026
Facilitated by: Cassidee Carlson and Krista Flannigan
The session focuses on communications during mass violence and terrorism incidents, emphasizing:

The role of victim services in response and recovery efforts;
The importance of collaboration between victim services and other agencies; and
Common communication challenges victim service providers encounter throughout response and recovery.

Technology-Facilitated Intimate Partner Violence
2026-03-18 13:00 - 15:30
On March 18 at 2:00 p.m. ET, the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Crystal Bennett and Cheryl Peace on “Technology-Facilitated Intimate Partner Violence.”
The emergence and evolution of technology enable youth and adults to connect, research new topics, build social networks, and increase their communication skills. But although technology offers many positive opportunities, abusers can also exploit it to cause harm. Perpetrators of intimate partner violence (IPV) may use technology as an additional method of manipulation, coercion, intimidation, and abuse.
For more information or to register, click HERE.
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details.*

NGMA Annual Grants Training
2026-03-22 08:00 - 2026-03-25 17:00
National Grants Management Association
March 22-25, 2026, Washington, D.C.
Annual Grants Training (AGT) is a three-day, in-person event ideal for professionals involved in the management of federal grant awards. It is the largest grants management-focused training event in the nation. Event agenda includes keynote speakers, plenary panels, 50+ breakout sessions, expo hall with NGMA corporate (CAPP) partners, networking opportunities and more.
Contact organizers for more information: NGMA 2026 AGT
****This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.

Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator Training Registration
2026-03-26 09:00 - 2026-03-27 12:30
MDT coordinators fill a critical role on elder abuse MDTs, yet few educational resources exist to support their professional development. The Multidisciplinary Team Technical Assistance Center (MDT TAC) is offering a no-cost, 2-day virtual training on three separate occasions specifically for Elder Abuse MDT Coordinators. In groups of approximately 10– 15 Coordinators, fundamental Coordinator skill-building will be achieved through 10 educational modules that can be adapted to different needs and levels of experience.
Topics include:

The Role of the MDT Coordinator
Creating a Strong Foundation
Utilizing Best Practices to Serve Older Adults
Understanding Confidentiality
Facilitating Team Meetings
Building a Culture of Collaboration
Enhancing Team Engagement
Navigating Team Dynamics
Program Evaluation
Burnout and Self-Care, and more

This is a two (2) day training and participants must register for both days.
10:00am-1:30pm ET; March 26, 2026 – Day 1 Registration; March 27, 2026 – Day 2 Registration

Empowering Change: Innovative Response Strategies for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
2026-04-07 08:00 - 2026-04-09 17:00
End Violence Against Women International Annual Conference
April 7-9, 2026 – New Orleans, Louisiana
Join thousands of professionals, including law enforcement, prosecutors, advocates, health care providers, judges, faith leaders, educators, researchers, and others for a powerful 3-day conference dedicated to advancing innovative response strategies for sexual assault and domestic violence. Through cutting-edge workshops, inspiring keynotes, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, we’ll explore bold solutions, elevate survivor-centered practices, and work together to drive real, lasting change.
****This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.
Visit conference and registration page for more information: EVAWI26

Working in Solidarity to Serve Immigrant Survivors: AIS Town Hall
2026-04-16 13:30 - 15:00
AIS Town Hall
Working in Solidarity to Serve Immigrant Survivors:
Policy Updates and Best Practices
April 16, 2026, 3:30–5:00 pm ET.
Immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes, and the advocates who support them, continue to face rapidly shifting challenges. Since our last Town Hall, the policy and practice landscape continues to evolve, particularly related to access to survivor-based immigration benefits, safety net supports, and how immigration enforcement has impacted access to services and justice for immigrant survivors.
At our upcoming session next Thursday, we’ll provide timely updates on these developments and will feature a case study based upon AIS Co-Chair organizations’ experience serving survivors. Our team of policy analysts and experts will share insights, emerging best practices to help advocates and organizations navigate this changing landscape and continue delivering survivor-centered support.
This webinar may be helpful to many, including advocates and professionals providing direct services to immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes, as well as those in organizational or coalition leadership roles tasked with navigating the shifting landscape of federal funding for survivor services and support.
To register, click HERE.
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details*

National Crime Victims' Rights Week
2026-04-19 - 2026-04-25
Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) has challenged the Nation to confront and remove barriers to achieving justice for all victims of crime. During NCVRW, we recognize the accomplishments of the victims’ rights movement and reflect on how far we have come.
Every April, the Office of Justice Program’s Office for Victims of Crime leads communities throughout the country in their annual observances of NCVRW. Together, we will commemorate NCVRW April 19–25, 2026.

Vital Subjects: The Intersections of Animal Abuse, Interpersonal Violence, and Child Abuse
2026-04-22 13:00 - 14:30
This Vital Subjects webinar is designed to educate participants about the unique challenges faced by victims who have pets; the correlation between animal abuse, interpersonal violence, and child abuse; and the importance of providing safe havens for both humans and their pets.
The webinar will highlight the critical role that pet shelters, such as Noah’s Animal House (a 2019 CNN Top Ten Hero), play in supporting survivors of interpersonal violence. This training is ideal for professionals working in domestic violence shelters, animal welfare organizations, child advocacy centers, social services, and law enforcement.
Participants will be able to:

Explain the correlation between animal abuse and interpersonal violence, and how it impacts both human and animal victims.
Describe at least two best practices for integrating pet-friendly policies and facilities into domestic violence shelters to ensure the safety and well-being of both survivors and their pets.

The webinar will be held April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm ET/1:00 pm CT. For registration and additional information, please click HERE.
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details.*

Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator Training Registration
2026-04-23 09:00 - 2026-04-24 12:30
MDT coordinators fill a critical role on elder abuse MDTs, yet few educational resources exist to support their professional development. The Multidisciplinary Team Technical Assistance Center (MDT TAC) is offering a no-cost, 2-day virtual training on three separate occasions specifically for Elder Abuse MDT Coordinators. In groups of approximately 10– 15 Coordinators, fundamental Coordinator skill-building will be achieved through 10 educational modules that can be adapted to different needs and levels of experience.
Topics include:

The Role of the MDT Coordinator
Creating a Strong Foundation
Utilizing Best Practices to Serve Older Adults
Understanding Confidentiality
Facilitating Team Meetings
Building a Culture of Collaboration
Enhancing Team Engagement
Navigating Team Dynamics
Program Evaluation
Burnout and Self-Care, and more

This is a two (2) day training and participants must register for both days.
10:00am-1:30pm ET; April 23, 2026 – Day 1 Registration; April 24, 2026 – Day 2 Registration
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details.*

NACVCB National Conference
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-07
NACVCB conference will be held May 4-7, 2026.
More information will be available soon. Check out the NACVCB website at https://nacvcb.org/

Save the Date! Forum on Criminal Justice (2026)
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-14
Please Save the Date! The 2026 Forum on Criminal Justice will take place virtually over three days-May 12, 13 and 14 . NCJA members enjoy special discounted registration rates. Registration will open very soon! Please mark your calendar and plan to join your colleagues at this exciting and unique conference!
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details.*

Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator Training Registration
2026-06-11 09:00 - 2026-06-12 12:30
MDT coordinators fill a critical role on elder abuse MDTs, yet few educational resources exist to support their professional development. The Multidisciplinary Team Technical Assistance Center (MDT TAC) is offering a no-cost, 2-day virtual training on three separate occasions specifically for Elder Abuse MDT Coordinators. In groups of approximately 10– 15 Coordinators, fundamental Coordinator skill-building will be achieved through 10 educational modules that can be adapted to different needs and levels of experience.
Topics include:

The Role of the MDT Coordinator
Creating a Strong Foundation
Utilizing Best Practices to Serve Older Adults
Understanding Confidentiality
Facilitating Team Meetings
Building a Culture of Collaboration
Enhancing Team Engagement
Navigating Team Dynamics
Program Evaluation
Burnout and Self-Care, and more

This is a two (2) day training and participants must register for both days.
10:00am-1:30pm ET; June 11, 2026 – Day 1 Registration; June 12, 2026 – Day 2 Registration.
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details.*
