Please join us on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 2‒3:30 p.m. ET, for the first two installments of the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center's (OVC TTAC) Victim Assistance Response to Mass Violence Webinar Series: The First 48 Hours and 48 Hours and Beyond, which will highlight...
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...
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details* This two-day session incorporates both a virtual workshop and hands-on small group training and will include an overview of best practices throughout the grant cycle in braided funding (including tools and techniques with real examples), AND will give you a chance...
Please join us on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 2‒3:30 p.m. ET, for the first two installments of OVC TTAC's Victim Assistance Response to Mass Violence Webinar Series: The First 48 Hours and 48 Hours and Beyond, which will highlight the importance of victim service providers responding to incidents of...
Please join us on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 2:00–3:30 p.m. eastern time, for the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center webinar "The Intersections of Animal Abuse, Interpersonal Violence, and Child Abuse,” hosted by Maggie Harris and Marlene Richter. This Vital Subjects webinar is designed to educate participants about the unique...
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...
In this update, NCJA Director of Government Affairs Elizabeth Pyke will discuss the latest news about the government shutdown, the FY26 appropriations cycle and Department of Justice granting agency actions. She will also discuss any new relevant information about special grant conditions. There will be ample opportunity for NCJA members to ask questions and to...
SAVE THE DATE: Join us on November 8, 2025, at the prestigious National Press Club in Washington, D.C. for a memorable evening of reflection, recognition, and renewed commitment to our mission. This milestone will honor the resilience of victims and highlight the vital work we continue to do in advocating for their rights and providing...
Please join us as the NAVAA Board of Directors and Staff provide an Annual Report to members, featuring updates on the organization's activities, financial standing, and DOJ grant projects. The meeting is open to all VOCA administrators and staff of designated state VOCA victim assistance agencies. Membership will also vote to elect four (4) candidates...
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...
****This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. What’s next for AI policy at the state-level? As artificial intelligence drives innovation across sectors, state governments are moving fast to regulate its development and deployment. From data privacy to algorithmic accountability, new AI-related bills are emerging in nearly every statehouse — and tracking their implications is no small...
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...