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SUMMARY:RSVP for SAVE VOCA Advocacy Day!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, January 14\, 2026\, for SAVE VOCA Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill as we advocate for the passage of H.R. 909: The Crime Victim Fund Stabilization Act of 2025—a critical step toward securing stable\, long-term funding for services survivors rely on. \nEvent Details \nDate: Wednesday\, January 14\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 PM\nLocation: Rayburn House Office Building\, Room 2075\, Washington\, D.C. \nThis Advocacy Day\, hosted under the Save VOCA banner\, will provide an opportunity to meet with lawmakers\, share survivor experiences\, and demonstrate broad support for stabilizing the Crime Victim Fund. \nPlease indicate whether you plan to attend in person or virtually. Additional details regarding the agenda\, logistics\, and participation options will be shared with registered participants as the event approaches. \nThank you for standing with us in support of survivors and victim-service programs. \nHosted by Restorative Pathways \nFor more information\, click HERE. \n*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details*
URL:https://navaa.org/event/rsvp-for-save-voca-advocacy-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T130000
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SUMMARY:Expert Q&A: Crisis Communications Planning and the Ethical Use of Social Media for Victim Service Providers
DESCRIPTION:Victim service providers often feel ill equipped to effectively manage crisis communications and unleash the power of social media\, while also maintaining the privacy and dignity of victims. Do you have questions about how to communicate effectively during a crisis and develop crisis plans? Do you want to learn how to leverage social media ethically to both advance your agency’s mission and support and advocate for victims? Then join us for this interactive Expert Q&A webinar! This webinar is ideal for professionals working in victim services\, including social workers\, counselors\, law enforcement officers\, and communication specialists\, as well as anyone involved in crisis management and public relations within victim service organizations. \nFor more information\, click HERE. \n*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details*
URL:https://navaa.org/event/expert-qa-crisis-communications-planning-and-the-ethical-use-of-social-media-for-victim-service-providers/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T140000
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UID:5366-1769004000-1769011200@navaa.org
SUMMARY:AI and Justice Policy: Ethical Consideration for Researchers
DESCRIPTION:Justice Information Resource Network \nJanuary 21\, 2026 \nAs artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the research landscape\, applied researchers in the justice arena face new opportunities and challenges in how these tools are applied to study crime\, policy\, and public safety. This interactive webinar provides an overview of how AI can be responsibly integrated into SACs research\, offering an introduction to the ethical deployment of AI in justice policy research. Special attention will be given to maintaining transparency\, reliability\, and methodological rigor when AI tools are used. The session will also examine considerations regarding the use of AI for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions. \nContact JIRN for more information: AI and Justice Policy \n****This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/ai-and-justice-policy-ethical-consideration-for-researchers/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T130000
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SUMMARY:Victim Assistance Response to Mass Violence Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday\, January 27\, 2026\, from 2‒3:30 p.m. ET\, for the third installment of the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center’s (OVC TTAC) Victim Assistance Response to Mass Violence Webinar Series: Trauma Notification\, which will highlight the importance of victim service providers responding to incidents of mass violence and terrorism. The session focuses on: \n\ndescribing the factors related to victim assistance providers delivering mass violence trauma notifications\,\nexplaining the dynamics of a trained trauma notification team\,\nidentifying the training needs for victim advocates providing trauma notifications\,\nintegrating trauma-informed processes to prepare for these notifications.\n\nRegistration will open soon. Sign up for the OVC TTAC email listserv to receive registration notices. \n*This is not a NAVAA-hosted events.  Please see the registration page for contact details.*
URL:https://navaa.org/event/victim-assistance-response-to-mass-violence-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T130000
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SUMMARY:National MDT Survey and Listening Sessions Report Out and Request for Feedback
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, January 28\, 2026\, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. eastern time for the Elder Justice Initiative webinar “National MDT Survey and Listening Sessions Report Out and Request for Feedback.” \nThis webinar will discuss the findings from the 2025 National Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Listening Sessions and the 2025 National Elder Abuse MDT Needs Assessment Survey. Key takeaways from both reports will be presented\, and the audience will be engaged to provide feedback on the findings and refine and prioritize planned educational offerings and materials. In addition to highlighting MDT needs\, there will be a discussion about promising practices and novel ideas that teams currently employ to meet their clients’ unique needs. \nFor more information or to register\, click HERE. \n*This is not a NAVAA-based event.  Please see the registration page for contact details*
URL:https://navaa.org/event/national-mdt-survey-and-listening-sessions-report-out-and-request-for-feedback/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Events,Public Events
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