• 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...