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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164244
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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:20260114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164244
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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/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164244
CREATED:20251210T175244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T175710Z
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SUMMARY:Evaluating a National Victim Hotline:  How We Did It and What We Learned
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 11\, 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET \nJoin CVR for this informative session for researchers and service providers. \nSince 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. VictimConnect provides relevant referrals\, information\, and emotional support through anonymous calls\, chats\, and texts as the only national helpline serving victims of all crimes. In this webinar\, participants will learn about the VictimConnect model\, the researcher/practitioner partnership\, and the evaluation methods\, including a longitudinal survey of visitors. The presenters will then share key results from the study and how NCVC and other providers can apply those findings. \nLearning Objectives: \n· Explore methods\, challenges\, and successes for evaluating a victim hotline using trauma-informed approaches and rigorous\, mixed-method designs.\n· Learn how effective VictimConnect’s model\, operations\, and services are at meeting the needs of victims.\n· Discuss opportunities to apply lessons learned from the researcher/practitioner partnership and evaluation results in hotline operations and future evaluation \nREGISTER HERE \n****This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see registration page for contact information. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://navaa.org/event/evaluating-a-national-victim-hotline-how-we-did-it-and-what-we-learned/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164244
CREATED:20251204T205017Z
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SUMMARY:Vital Subjects Webinar: Restorative Justice Expands Victim Choices and Elevates Victim Voices
DESCRIPTION:Office for Victims of Crime Training & Technical Assistance Center \n2-3 p.m. ET \nDecember 10\, 2025 \nMany 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 is designed to provide an overview of restorative justice practices and principles that can provide opportunities for victims’ voices to be elevated and for offenders to learn more about the impact of the harm they have caused. \nParticipants will be able to— \n\nIdentify three restorative practices that elevate victims’ voices.\nDescribe the connections between trauma-informed practices and restorative practices.\n\nContact event organizers for more information: Vital Subjects Webinar \n****This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/vital-subjects-webinar-restorative-justice-expands-victim-choices-and-elevates-victim-voices/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164244
CREATED:20251204T202125Z
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SUMMARY:The State of Crime and Justice: Year-End Insights
DESCRIPTION:The Council on Criminal Justice \nDecember 9\, 2025: 11 am CST \nIn 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 incarceration and reform bail practices.  \nMeanwhile\, the rate of reported violent crime\, which spiked during the first years of the pandemic and began dropping in 2022\, continued to fall through the first three quarters of the year and sparked deep disagreements about the reasons for the reduction. These actions and discussions have made 2025 a year of major political and structural change.  \nJoin leaders from the Council on Criminal Justice Centering Justice project and other experts for a discussion on what the criminal justice field faced in 2025 and what we might expect in 2026.  \nContact organizers for more information. Registration page: The State of Crime and Justice: Year-End Insights \n****This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/the-state-of-crime-and-justice-year-end-insights/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T130000
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CREATED:20251118T161600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T201534Z
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SUMMARY:Victim Services Funding: State Solutions Amid Federal VOCA Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center and CSG Midwest \nThe 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 future of VOCA.   \nThis webinar will help state and local leaders understand how they can prepare for uncertainty and maintain victim services even if federal funding drops. \nParticipants will learn about: \n\nWhat upcoming legislation could mean for future VOCA funding\nHow VOCA funding is distributed and why it changes year to year\nNew non-federal funding sources—such as dedicated state funds\, court fees\, and partnerships—that states are testing to support victims and survivors of crime\n\nThis event is open to everyone but intended for state and local policymakers\, agency leaders\, victim service providers\, and community-based organizations that support victims and survivors of crime. \nPresenters: \n\nRobert Hamill\, Project Manager\, CSG Justice Center\nLorretta Sackey\, Project Manager\, CSG Justice Center\n\nREGISTER HERE \n  \n****This is not a NAVAA hosted event.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/victim-services-funding-state-solutions-amid-federal-voca-uncertainty/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164244
CREATED:20251117T224153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T043549Z
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SUMMARY:Staying in Compliance: Meeting Federal Time-Keeping Requirements
DESCRIPTION: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 understanding of best practices related to implementing timesheet requirements and monitoring subrecipients for compliance. \nRegister Here \n***This is not a NAVAA hosted event. Please contact Kellie Rabenhorst at NCJA for more information: krabenhorst@ncja.org
URL:https://navaa.org/event/staying-in-compliance-meeting-federal-time-keeping-requirements/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164244
CREATED:20250905T191646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T191646Z
UID:4893-1758632400-1758636000@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Expert Q&A: Strengthening Our Own Support Systems: Promoting Positive Culture Instead of Cancel Culture
DESCRIPTION: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 of addressing bullying and toxic stress in victim services is to ensure the well-being of both staff and clients. \nAre you interested in understanding how to address the impact of bullying to empower your team and maintain well-being in high-stress environments? Do you have questions about how to promote constructive dialogue when navigating challenging conversations? \n*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please refer to the registration page for contact details.* \nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/expert-qa-strengthening-our-own-support-systems-promoting-positive-culture-instead-of-cancel-culture/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164244
CREATED:20250804T185305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T142909Z
UID:3611-1758013200-1758124800@navaa.org
SUMMARY:2025 Financial Management Training Virtual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-based event.  Please see the registration page for contact details* \nOJP 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 — Live OJP Financial Management Training – click on the ‘Registration’ tab in the right-hand navigation menu to sign up.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/2025-financial-management-training-virtual-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Events,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T164244
CREATED:20250804T182817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T211723Z
UID:3609-1756299600-1756306800@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Vital Subjects: Unlock the Power of Peer Support: Creating a Sustainable Peer-to-Peer Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION:August 27\, 2025 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm CT \nAre you ready to create a strong and sustainable peer-to-peer wellness program that addresses vicarious trauma by developing a workplace that thrives on mutual support and empowerment? Join this webinar to learn about the essential tools and strategies that foster a wellness-oriented environment by creating a sustainable and impactful peer-to-peer wellness program. Participants will be able to \n\nUnderstand the crucial role of leadership in supporting wellness initiatives and a holistic approach to self-care.\nIdentify the essential competencies and skills required for peer support specialists to assist their peers effectively.\nDescribe how to ensure ethical practices\, set clear boundaries\, and incorporate self-care provisions for peer specialists.\n\nRegistration will open soon. Sign up for the OVC TTAC email list to receive registration notices. \n*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details.*
URL:https://navaa.org/event/vital-subjects-unlock-the-power-of-peer-support-creating-a-sustainable-peer-to-peer-wellness-program/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Events,Public Events
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