• 2025 Financial Management Training Virtual Seminar

    *This is not a NAVAA-based event.  Please see the registration page for contact details* OJP has scheduled a Basic Financial Training Virtual Seminar for September 16-17, 2025, from 10 AM – 5 PM EST. Registration for the seminar will open on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 2 PM EST. Please visit the seminar website —...

  • Expert Q&A: Strengthening Our Own Support Systems: Promoting Positive Culture Instead of Cancel Culture

    Studies show that approximately 30 percent of employees experience workplace bullying at some point in their careers, leading to increased stress, anxiety, depression, and decreased job satisfaction. Factors like bullying and cancel culture can have severe consequences for organizations, leading to a toxic work environment that affects team morale, cohesion, and trust. The essential importance...

  • Staying in Compliance: Meeting Federal Time-Keeping Requirements

    During this virtual training workshop, 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. Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide, which applies to all recipients of federal funding from DOJ. Additionally, participants will gain an...

  • Victim Services Funding: State Solutions Amid Federal VOCA Uncertainty

    Hosted by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center and CSG Midwest The federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) is a vital source of funding for people and communities affected by violent crime. While states are receiving more VOCA funding in fiscal year 2025 than 2024, questions remain about whether this funding is enough—and about the...

  • The State of Crime and Justice: Year-End Insights

    The Council on Criminal Justice December 9, 2025: 11 am CST In 2025, U.S. criminal justice policy shifted considerably under President Trump, marked by expanded federal authority, Department of Justice restructuring, grant cancellations, and the deployment of the National Guard. Some states followed his enforcement-oriented approach while others stuck to their longstanding efforts to reduce...

  • Vital Subjects Webinar: Restorative Justice Expands Victim Choices and Elevates Victim Voices

    Office for Victims of Crime Training & Technical Assistance Center 2-3 p.m. ET December 10, 2025 Many victims of crime envision a more expansive definition of justice outside of the offender-focused criminal justice system we all know. This expansion of justice options can be found within the spectrum of restorative justice. This Vital Subjects webinar...

  • Evaluating a National Victim Hotline: How We Did It and What We Learned

    Thursday, December 11, 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET Join CVR for this informative session for researchers and service providers. Since 2020, the Urban Institute has partnered with the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) to evaluate their VictimConnect Resource Center, beginning with a formative evaluation and now concluding with an implementation and outcome evaluation....

  • RSVP for SAVE VOCA Advocacy Day!

    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. Event Details Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM Location:...

  • AI and Justice Policy: Ethical Consideration for Researchers

    Justice Information Resource Network January 21, 2026 As 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,...