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SUMMARY:National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA) Effective Management Series: Financial Management
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details* \nThe mission of NVAA is to provide an intensive\, interactive learning experience to develop and promote professional skills and knowledge for victim service providers. The Effective Management Series offers comprehensive and practical trainings to build organizational capacity. \nTo serve crime victims more effectively\, victim service organizations must use fundamental financial management practices to stay solvent and operate properly. In the Financial Management training\, you will learn key bookkeeping and accounting principles\, how to prepare financial documents\, and how to prevent fraud. \nThis training is designed for those who are new to their organization’s financial management. It will be delivered online\, over the course of 6 weeks\, beginning on August 4\, 2025. \nThis course is already full. Sign up for the OVC TTAC email list to receive notice for future offerings.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/national-victim-assistance-academy-nvaa-effective-management-series-financial-management/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T131500
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250325T152004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T152004Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Access to Victim's Rights
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details.* \nRights for victims and co-victims of crime have been formalized in all 50 states\, the District of Columbia\, and the federal government. These rights are available throughout multiple stages of the justice system but obligations to ensure access to those rights start when crimes are reported to law enforcement agencies. \nVictims and co-victims have unique experiences and desires for engagement with the justice system. Ensuring practical access to victims’ rights during law enforcement contact can be an effective gateway to meeting their unique needs. \nInformation from this webinar can help participants review the following considerations: \n\ncommon victims’ rights\,\napplication of victims’ rights during law enforcement actions and\nexamples of jurisdiction-specific victims’ rights\n\nFor more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/practical-access-to-victims-rights/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250627T192735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T192735Z
UID:3523-1753365600-1753371000@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Grant Ready!  Essential Financial Rules Every Grant Manager Must Know
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please refer to the registration page for contact information.* \nThe NCJA Center for Grants Management is excited to announce a new learning opportunity for state\, local\, tribal\, and nonprofit grant managers and direct recipients and subrecipients of federal funding. Grant Ready! Essential Financial Rules Every Grant Manager Must Know on Thursday\, July 24 from 3:00-4:30 pm ET. \nDuring this virtual training\, participants will gain an understanding of administrative requirements\, cost principles and allowability rules—included in Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations\, Part 200 (2 CFR 200) and the U.S. Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide—that apply to all recipients of federal funding. Participants will learn important accounting terminology and understand what it means to follow “generally accepted accounting principles” to record and manage federal awards accurately. Additionally\, participants will learn about common compliance findings and solutions to address them. \nFor more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/grant-ready-essential-financial-rules-every-grant-manager-must-know/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250626T184925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T184925Z
UID:3517-1753275600-1753279200@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Rethinking Public Safety in Small Town America
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please refer to the registration page for contact information.* \nPlease join NCJA for our next Policy Session on July 23 at 2:00 pm ET: Shifting Populations\, Escalating Risks: Rethinking Public Safety in Small-Town America.  \nCommunity violence is declining. However\, police encounters are becoming more dangerous\, especially across rural and small-town America. This presentation unpacks the drivers of that trend: pandemic-era population shifts\, scarce behavioral-health resources\, and a surge of mental-health and disturbance 911 calls managed by understaffed\, under-trained departments. We also outline the contexts in which police contacts are most likely to escalate into physical altercations. Finally\, we’ll spotlight solutions already delivering results\, including civilian mobile-crisis teams in Denver\, Eugene\, Olympia\, and rural Kansas\, statewide de-escalation mandates\, and tele-behavioral-health hubs. \nFor more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/rethinking-public-safety-in-small-town-america/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250603T195749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T195749Z
UID:3503-1753092000-1753457400@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Meeting the Moment: #NOVA51 Goes Virtual!
DESCRIPTION:NOVA51 Has Gone Completely Virtual!\n\n\n\n\nJuly 21 – 25\, 2025 at 11am – 4:30pm ET\n\n\n\n\n*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the information below for contact details* \nOver the past few months\, we’ve heard from countless advocates and organizations facing funding uncertainty\, making travel to in-person training events more difficult than ever. We recognize the immense challenges you’re navigating\, and we’re committed to ensuring that every advocate—regardless of budget constraints—has access to the high-quality training\, networking\, and professional development they deserve. \nGREAT VALUE! Attendees will receive 17 CEUs in live workshops\, with access to an additional 80 CEUs of recordings post-conference!
URL:https://navaa.org/event/meeting-the-moment-nova51-goes-virtual/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250630T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T152507Z
UID:3529-1752582600-1752588000@navaa.org
SUMMARY:NAVAA Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:NAVAA Community of Practice \nEvery 3rd Tuesday from 1:30-3:00 pm ET \nNAVAA’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 ability to serve victims through shared expertise. \nTo join the meeting\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/navaa-community-of-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250702T201254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T201254Z
UID:3541-1752577200-1752584400@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Policing Domestic Violence: Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:*This is a non-NAVAA event.  Any questions should be directed to the organizers on the registration page* \nA movement to treat domestic violence as a public safety issue rather than a private family matter spawned a wave of reform\, culminating in the Violence Against Women Act in the 1994 federal Crime Bill. Mandatory arrest policies\, in particular\, have been widely adopted over the past several decades. \nHowever\, research suggests these laws may not deter domestic violence as intended and may inadvertently draw survivors into the criminal justice system. Moving forward\, how can we ensure new approaches work to interrupt domestic violence\, hold abusers accountable\, and protect survivors? \nJoin the Council on Criminal Justice’s Women’s Justice Commission and a panel of experts to examine the complex impact of domestic violence policing and explore promising strategies to improve safety\, accountability\, and justice for women. \nThe conversation will be followed by a Q&A.  For more information\, click HERE
URL:https://navaa.org/event/policing-domestic-violence-past-present-and-future/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250325T151705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T151705Z
UID:3454-1752156000-1752161400@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Victim Advocate and Mental Health Partnerships Peer Consultant Forums
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details.* \nAs a result of this forum\, participants will: \n\nReceive informal peer consultation around issues of importance\nHave the opportunity to share best practices with other advocates and clinicians and develop ways to be supportive of one another in their work\nGain resources and ideas from presenters\, clinicians\, and advocates to support their work with children and families\n\nSupport and partnerships between victim advocates and mental health staff can be critical elements in serving children and families seen at children’s advocacy centers (CAC). Victim advocates and mental health clinicians are encouraged to attend as a team to provide the best opportunity for joint learning and rich discussion in sharing best practices in the partnership role.  For more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/victim-advocate-and-mental-health-partnerships-peer-consultant-forums/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250630T151834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T151834Z
UID:3525-1751373000-1751376600@navaa.org
SUMMARY:NAVAA Member Debrief:  A Monthly Member Roundtable
DESCRIPTION: Join us for regular opportunities to share insights\, build relationships\, and support one another across our peer network. \nEvery 1st Tuesday from 1:30-2:30 pm ET \nJoin 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 about what is happening in the field. Whether you’d like to raise an issue\, ask a question\, or simply listen in\, the NAVAA Member Debrief offers a valuable connection point for staying informed and supported. \nTo join the meeting\, click HERE. \n 
URL:https://navaa.org/event/navaa-member-debrief-a-monthly-member-roundtable/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250606T192423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T192423Z
UID:3509-1751270400-1753462800@navaa.org
SUMMARY:National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA) Effective Management Series: Developing and Sustaining Collaborations
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details.* \nThe mission of NVAA is to provide an intensive\, interactive learning experience to develop and promote professional skills and knowledge for victim service providers. The Effective Management Series offers comprehensive and practical trainings to build organizational capacity. \nCollaborations are a primary strategy to help an organization achieve its mission; yet\, they are often difficult to implement and sustain. This training will identify methods that you can use to explore\, plan\, implement\, and evaluate strategic collaborations. The Developing and Sustaining Collaborations training is designed for victim service providers who are responsible for developing and sustaining collaborations. \nThe training will be delivered online over the course of 4 weeks\, beginning on June 30\, 2025. Registration will open soon. Sign up for the OVC TTAC email list to receive registration notices. \n 
URL:https://navaa.org/event/national-victim-assistance-academy-nvaa-effective-management-series-developing-and-sustaining-collaborations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250529T181048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T201044Z
UID:3494-1750249800-1750255200@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Responding to Mass Violence: Essential Skills for Victim Assistance
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details* \nPlease join us on Wednesday\, June 18\, 2025\, from 1:30–3:00 p.m. Eastern time\, for the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center webinar “Responding to Mass Violence: Essential Skills for Victim Assistance\,” hosted by Krista R. Flannigan\, J.D.\, and Mary Vail Ware. \nThis Vital Subjects webinar is designed to empower victim assistance providers with the best practices for trauma-informed care in the wake of mass violence incidents. Participants will learn how trauma may affect a survivor’s reactions and learn effective strategies to enhance trauma-informed responses for survivors and families. Information will also be shared about the different types of resource centers that may be established to support recovery after an incident of mass violence and the role of victim assistance in this type of program. \nThe “Responding to Mass Violence: Essential Skills for Victim Assistance” webinar is part of the Vital Subjects series. This series will address topics that are critical to the victim services field across the country. \nFor more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/responding-to-mass-violence-essential-skills-for-victim-assistance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T151500
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250321T170807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T170807Z
UID:3449-1750168800-1750173300@navaa.org
SUMMARY:General Tech and Safety Planning for Victim Advocates
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details.* \nThroughout this Justice Clearinghouse webinar\, participants will attain the necessary knowledge and information to assist victims and survivors in completing a general technology assessment. They will also be equipped to understand cybersecurity best practices and the proper handling of sensitive information. Furthermore\, participants will receive information on how to complete a threat assessment and protect and back up data on their mobile devices.  For more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/general-tech-and-safety-planning-for-victim-advocates/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250603T152703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T200713Z
UID:3499-1750060800-1750093200@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Skills - Building Trauma-Informed Organizations
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details* \nA trauma-informed organization is one where all practices and services are viewed through the lens of trauma. \nIn a trauma-informed organization\, programs respond empathically to survivors’ needs\, ensure their physical and emotional safety\, develop realistic goals\, and avoid re-traumatization. The Building Trauma-Informed Organizations training provides guidance on how your organization can become trauma-informed and how to modify policies and procedures to respond to trauma victims. \nThis training is designed for those responsible for designing and implementing their organization’s programs and policies. \nThis training will be delivered online\, over the course of 5 weeks\, beginning on June 16\, 2025. \nEach week\, except for the introductory week\, will include a facilitated webinar. There are recommended readings and videos\, as well as written assignments. You should expect to spend about an hour per week on the assignments\, in addition to participating in the 75-minute webinar. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. You will find the training schedule here. \nPlease review your schedule to make sure you are available to attend either the live or recorded webinars and will be able to make the necessary time commitment to complete the training activities. \nThis training is part of the NVAA Advanced Skills Institute\, and\, like all OVC TTAC trainings\, participation is free. \nFor more information\, click HERE. \n 
URL:https://navaa.org/event/advanced-skills-building-trauma-informed-organizations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250321T170557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T170557Z
UID:3447-1748959200-1748962800@navaa.org
SUMMARY:The OVC VOCA Center - June Roundtable for VOCA Assistance Administrators
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-based event.  Please see the registration page for contact details.* \nAdministrators will have the opportunity to network and build relationships with their peers\, discuss successes and challenges that will guide future training and technical assistance themes and topics.  For more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/the-ovc-voca-center-june-roundtable-for-voca-assistance-administrators/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250527T154214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T154214Z
UID:3480-1748332800-1748365200@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Virtual National Town Halls on Mass Violence
DESCRIPTION:#KnowBeforeYouNeedTo \nThe National Town Hall on Mass Violence is sponsored by the NMVC with support from the Office for Victims of Crime. This quarterly series provides the best evidence-based mass violence readiness\, response and resiliency/recovery resources and practices for: \n\nMass violence victims and survivors\nVictim/ survivor assistance professionals\nMental and behavioral health professionals\nLaw enforcement and criminal justice officials\nAllied professionals\n\nThis event is an ongoing exchange of ideas discussing experiences\, lessons learned\, and best practices to improve community response to mass violence incidents.  To register\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/virtual-national-town-halls-on-mass-violence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250515T143857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T143857Z
UID:3477-1747296000-1747328400@navaa.org
SUMMARY:National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA) Effective Management Series: Strategic Planning for Program
DESCRIPTION:The mission of NVAA is to provide an intensive\, interactive learning experience to develop and promote professional skills and knowledge for victim service providers. The Effective Management Series offers comprehensive and practical trainings to build organizational capacity. \nStrategic planning is a process to help you determine where your organization is and where it wants to be in the future. Strategic planning can help you answer questions about how your nonprofit organization advances its mission and how you engage staff and the board to identify measurable goals and priorities. In this training\, we will review the strategic planning process to prepare you to create and implement your organization’s strategic plan. The Strategic Planning for Program Managers training is designed for those in leadership roles who are responsible for setting the organization’s direction. The training addresses preparing for a planning process\, creating the common elements of a plan\, and implementing and communicating the final product. \nThe training will be delivered online over the course of 4 weeks\, beginning on May 15\, 2025. Registration is open.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/national-victim-assistance-academy-nvaa-effective-management-series-strategic-planning-for-program/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250321T170253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T170253Z
UID:3445-1746540000-1746543600@navaa.org
SUMMARY:The OVC VOCA Center - May Roundtable for VOCA Assistance Administrators
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details.* \nAdministrators will be able to network and build relationships with their peers\, discuss successes and challenges\, and develop themes and topics for future training and technical assistance. For more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/the-ovc-voca-center-may-roundtable-for-voca-assistance-administrators/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T131500
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250321T170004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T170004Z
UID:3443-1746532800-1746537300@navaa.org
SUMMARY:When Bubble Baths Aren’t Enough: The Anxiety Behind Stress and Burnout
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details* \nFor the past two decades the criminal justice system has recognized the impact that stress and burnout has had on its personnel. The system has provided programs\, information and trainings about stress management\, self-care\, resilience and wellness. Criminal justice workers have found this information helpful\, and many of the suggested interventions beneficial in dealing with their stress and burnout. But\, over the past few years\, many workers have found that these interventions aren’t enough. For more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/when-bubble-baths-arent-enough-the-anxiety-behind-stress-and-burnout/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250321T165551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T165551Z
UID:3441-1746514800-1746720000@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Human Trafficking Practitioner Designation
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details.* \nThis 3-day course (24 hours) is designed to provide information on human trafficking and its evolution. Participants will develop the skills needed to provide advice\, counseling\, or services to human trafficking victims by applying the experiences of victims\, law enforcement\, victim services advocates\, and non-governmental organizations. Florida law\, which created privilege between human trafficking victim advocates\, trained volunteers\, and human trafficking survivors\, will be examined. Participants taking this training should have a fundamental understanding of victim advocacy and should be currently employed with or be a volunteer with an anti-human trafficking organization.   For more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/human-trafficking-practitioner-designation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250321T165231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T165231Z
UID:3439-1745830800-1746028800@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Greater Rockies Immersive Training (GRIT) Conference
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details* \nThe Greater Rockies Immersive Training on Exploitation and Trafficking (GRIT) Conference is brought to you by Uprising\, a Wyoming-based anti-trafficking nonprofit\, and FYN Global\, a small business with big ideas. The mission of the GRIT conference is to enhance the competency\, confidence\, and collaboration of multidisciplinary professionals in preventing exploitation and trafficking as well as identifying and supporting victims through innovative approaches to education\, training\, and skill-building. \nFor more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/greater-rockies-immersive-training-grit-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T131500
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250321T164838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T164838Z
UID:3437-1745323200-1745327700@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Incorporating Interns and Volunteers into Victim Services Unit Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details.* \nInterns and volunteers can positively contribute to law enforcement-based victim services. They can facilitate the expansion of services\, be assigned responsibilities that would otherwise not be prioritized\, and serve as effective representatives of victim services and the agencies they serve.  For more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/incorporating-interns-and-volunteers-into-victim-services-unit-responsibilities/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T131500
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250314T192237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T192237Z
UID:3422-1744718400-1744722900@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Behavioral Aspects of Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details* \nThis webinar series will provide an in-depth overview of human trafficking. Webinar attendees will gain an understanding of how human trafficking occurs and how victims are recruited/conscripted. The roots of human trafficking will be examined along with the current situation. An analysis of laws governing human trafficking will be explored. A comprehensive study of the scope of human trafficking in the United States will be provided along with an examination of indicators of human trafficking. \nFor more information\, click HERE\,
URL:https://navaa.org/event/behavioral-aspects-of-human-trafficking/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T161500
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250314T185639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T185639Z
UID:3418-1744124400-1744128900@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Practical Mindfulness for Criminal Justice Professionals
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details* \nCriminal justice professionals are busier than ever\, and many are feeling overwhelmed. You may have heard of mindfulness and wondered what it offers. Or perhaps you know what mindfulness is\, but you are looking to reinvigorate or begin a practice. The good news is mindfulness isn’t another item for your to-do list. Instead\, it’s a shift in perception\, one that can be enhanced skillfully to reduce stress on and off the job. \nFor more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/practical-mindfulness-for-criminal-justice-professionals/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250314T191746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T191746Z
UID:3420-1744120800-1744124400@navaa.org
SUMMARY:The OVC VOCA Center - April Roundtable for VOCA Compensation Administrators
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details* \nAdministrators will have the opportunity to network and build relationships with their peers\, discuss successes and challenges that will guide future training and technical assistance themes and topics.  For more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/the-ovc-voca-center-april-roundtable-for-voca-compensation-administrators/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250317T184722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T184722Z
UID:3425-1744027200-1744034400@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating Communities: Honoring NCVRW Across the Country
DESCRIPTION:NOVA joins the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) and National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) for a special\, virtual kick-off for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW)! This 1-hour event will highlight how communities across the country are observing #NCVRW2025 and elevating this year’s OVC theme\, Connecting < KINSHIP > Healing. Three NCVRW Community Awareness Projects (CAP) will be featured and advocates from these communities will share their dynamic projects and ideas for raising community awareness of victims’ rights.  For more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/celebrating-communities-honoring-ncvrw-across-the-country/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T131500
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250314T184259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T184259Z
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SUMMARY:BOLO: Mental Health Concerns for First Responders
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details* \nMental health is a topic gaining popularity in the first responder world – the “suck it up\, buttercup” mentality is being flipped upside down. Understanding mental health concerns for first responders is crucial because of the regular exposure to critical incidents and other stressors that can have profound psychological impacts. Common concerns among first responders include Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI)\, suicidality\, anxiety\, depression\, and substance use disorders\, which can significantly affect their well-being and job performance. Participants will learn to identify early signs of mental health struggles within first responder populations\, explore effective stress management and coping strategies\, learn about wellness check-in programs\, and become familiar with treatment options. \nIf you would like more information\, please click here.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/bolo-mental-health-concerns-for-first-responders/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250226T161613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T161613Z
UID:3364-1743084000-1743089400@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Overview of the Three Centers Often Created in the Aftermath of Mass Violence Incidents
DESCRIPTION:In the aftermath of many mass violence incidents (MVIs)\, local\, state\, national\, Tribal and Federal leaders collaborate to create three Centers that identify and address the many needs of victims\, survivors\, first responders and the community-at-large: \n\nFriends & Relatives Center (FRC)\nFamily Assistance Center (FAC)\nResiliency Center (RC)\n\nWhile each Center and its services are unique to the impacted community\, national guidance and protocols have been created that can help communities plan for the most critical components of each Center\, which can be easily adapted to a specific community and MVI.  This National Town Hall will provide an overview of each Center; resources available to help support them; and the continuum of services that are provided across the implementation of each Center.  For more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/overview-of-the-three-centers-often-created-in-the-aftermath-of-mass-violence-incidents/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250324T181430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T181430Z
UID:3452-1743080400-1743084000@navaa.org
SUMMARY:NOVA Community Gathering: Building Compassion\, Resilience and Excellence in Times of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details.* \nJoin NOVA on March 27\, 2025; 2pm-3pm ET for our monthly community gathering. \nFree and open to the public\, we use this time to connect as we all navigate uncertainty together. Joined by experts in the field\, each month\, we will focus on different topics to support the victim services community. This month\, Katharine Manning will discuss how we can work as a community to build compassion\, resilience\, and excellence\, even in times of uncertainty. \nThese events are not recorded\, nor are there CEUs for participating.  For more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/nova-community-gathering-building-compassion-resilience-and-excellence-in-times-of-uncertainty/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250307T152800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T152800Z
UID:3411-1742997600-1743001200@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Succession Planning for Victim Services
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details.* \nSuccession planning in victim services is essential for ensuring the continuity and effectiveness of organizations that support crime victims. The Succession Planning webinar will discuss the process involved in preparing for leadership transitions to maintain the organization’s mission and operations. \nIn victim services\, succession planning helps organizations remain resilient and responsive to the community’s needs. It involves identifying potential leaders within the organization and preparing them for future roles. This preparation can include training\, mentorship\, and opportunities for professional growth. \nFor more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/webinar-succession-planning-for-victim-services/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023016
CREATED:20250307T145129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T145129Z
UID:3405-1742472000-1742479200@navaa.org
SUMMARY:Special Considerations for Deaf Victims of Crime
DESCRIPTION:*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event.  Please see the registration page for contact details* \nDeaf individuals in the United States face domestic or sexual violence rates equal to or higher than hearing individuals but often encounter systemic barriers and challenges when seeking help. This webinar will explore working with Deaf crime victims\, such as victims of intimate partner violence\, sexual assault\, and financial crimes. Language and communication methods in the Deaf community and the societal impact of audism will be examined. Information on “For the Deaf by the Deaf” programs and other resources benefiting Deaf victims in their communities will also be shared.  For more information\, click HERE.
URL:https://navaa.org/event/special-considerations-for-deaf-victims-of-crime-2/
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