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...
Senate and House Briefings This briefing will feature experts from the Alliance for Immigrant Survivors, alongside a survivor advocate with lived experience, discussing the real-world consequences of current enforcement practices for survivor safety, access to justice, and community trust. Speakers will highlight how administrative actions have created volatility in critical funding streams for survivor services....
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....
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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,...
As policy shifts continue to intensify risks and barriers to service, immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes – and the advocates that support them – face increased complexity in evaluating available paths to safety and justice. By working through real-world scenarios, this interactive webinar will demonstrate the impact...
OJP will offer a webinar titled: Indirect Cost scheduled to take place online on Thursday, January 22 at 2pm-3:30pm EST. This webinar is designed to provide an overview of indirect costs, including how they are defined and calculated. It also provides guidance on preparing and submitting an indirect cost rate proposal for approval when the...
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...
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." This 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...