Victims of crime
JUSTINFO Newsletter: August 1, 2020
Announcements
- Grantees: Prepare for the October 2020 grants and payment management system transition – see key transition activities and dates | OJP
- Nominations for the 2021 National Crime Victims' Service Awards are due by August 31, 2020 | OVC
- Office for Victims of Crime Director Jessica Hart selected Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities. as the 2021 National Crime Victims' Rights Week theme...
Sexual Violence Against Alaska Tribal Women: Village Public Safety Officers Having Some Impact
Human Trafficking Survivors and Service Providers Share Stories and Successes
COVID-19 has impacted nearly every aspect of life for Americans, and this is especially true for those working on the frontlines with victims of human trafficking. On Thursday, August 20, 2020, I visited two Office for Victims of Crime grantees in the Virginia Beach area, Survivor Ventures and Samaritan House, to hear how they are continuing to provide transitional housing services to human trafficking survivors...
JUSTINFO Newsletter: January 1, 2020
Announcements
- 2020 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week resource materials now available – see the color palette, customizable Theme Poster, and Theme Poster source art | OVC
- Award nominations are now being accepted for the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery – submit nominations by February 15, 2020 | BJA
- BJS deputy director vacancy announced – applications due by January 6 | BJS
Funding
- STOP School...
JUSTINFO Newsletter: July 1, 2019
Announcements
- The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor honors all levels of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel for heroic actions performed in the line of duty to protect human life | BJA
Funding
JUSTINFO Newsletter: March 1, 2019
Announcements
- Apply to join DOJ's National Public Safety Partnership and learn how to address violent crime in your jurisdiction – letters of interest are due by April 11, 2019 | BJA
- Comments sought on proposed new data collections and updates to others, including: Census of Jails, Census of Medical Examiner and Coroner Offices, Survey of Law Enforcement Personnel in Schools, and more | BJS...
Missing Children
Access federal and federally-sponsored information and resources on missing children, find help for families, and locate materials for law enforcement and other personnel and service providers.
Internet Safety
The Internet Safety Special Feature provides access to federal and federally-funded publications and online resources related to the safety of adults and youth while online.
Human Trafficking
The Human Trafficking Special Feature provides access to federal and federally-funded resources related to human trafficking, justice system response to cases, and services for victims.
Youth Violence
Access federal and federally funded resources related to the prevalence and prevention of and responses to violence among youth.
Fraud Awareness
Access to federal and federally-funded resources on the prevention and investigation of fraud offenses and services for victims.
Domestic Violence
The Domestic Violence Special Feature provides access to federal and federally-funded publications and online resources related to family violence and the prevention of such violence.
Child Abuse
Access federal and federally-funded publications and online resources related to the prevalence and prevention of child abuse, as well as justice system responses.
Reentry
Access information and resources from OJP and other federal agencies related to the reentry of individuals from incarceration.
Identity Theft
This Special Feature captures topical information and resources produced or sponsored by federal agencies.
Campus Safety
The Campus Safety Special Feature provides access to OJP and other federal and federally-funded publications and online resources related to crime, crime prevention, and substance use on university and college campuses.
Elder Abuse
Learn about forms of elder abuse, what is being done to prevent and respond to cases, and discover help that is available to victims.