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Direct and Indirect Costs (Cost Allocation Plan)

March 2020

OVC tribal grantees and those seeking OVC grant funding are invited to learn about direct and indirect costs. This webinar recording covers: how to create a cost allocation plan and why they are important, criteria to determine if a cost is allowable (direct or indirect), and steps to prepare an indirect cost rate proposal.

Conducted on March 30, 2020 

OJJDP SRAD National Training Conference 2019: Youth State Advisory Group Member Interviews

February 2020

Youth State Advisory Group (SAG)  Interviews at the 2019 State Relations and Assistance Division’s (SRAD) National Training Conference with youth members of state advisory groups (SAGs) on the importance of incorporating youth voices and perspectives within SAGs. Video run time: 4:48 min.

Law Enforcement Stress and Trauma Discussion Takeaways

January 2020

Panelists provide their opinions on what they hope people will take away from the seminar. These takeaways are managing officer expectations at the academy level for the stress and trauma that they could face on the job and sharing research resources on officer resiliency with law enforcement agencies. Video run time: 2:06 min.

Speakers: John Violanti, research professor at University at Buffalo’s School of Public Health and Health Professions; Wendy Stiver, major at the Dayton (Ohio) Police Department.

Key Points About Stress and Wellness for Law Enforcement Leadership

January 2020

Research professionals discuss what they believe law enforcement leadership should focus on when dealing with officer health and wellness. This includes identifying trauma and warning signs for suicide, utilizing a “preventive maintenance” approach to the health and wellness of officers, and finding ways that can help officers deal with everyday stressors. Video run time: 2:13 min.