Announcements
- Applications now being accepted for the Research Assistantship Program – apply by December 23, 2020 | NIJ
- During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, view the Internet Safety Special Feature for resources | OJP
- Learn about the 2020 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards recipients | OVC
- October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month – find topical resources in the Family Violence Special Feature | OJP
- See the scholarship recipients of the 2020 Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science Programs | NIJ
Funding
- Almost $192 million in site-based and research awards announced to advance forensic science | OJP
- More than $1.8 billion released to support state victim assistance and compensation programs | OVC
- More than $45 million awarded to support testing and tracking of sexual assault kits | BJA
- More than $144 million awarded to improve services for crime victims | OJP
- Nearly $20 million awarded to help jurisdictions track sex offenders and protect young athletes | SMART
- View additional news releases related to funding award announcements | OJP
- Subscribe to Funding News from NCJRS for funding announcements, resources, and more | NCJRS
Publications
- The AMBER Advocate, Issue 3 2020 | OJJDP
- Guide to SORNA Implementation in Indian Country, Second Edition | SMART
- Jails in Indian Country, 2017-2018 | BJS
Online Resources
- Blog post: SMART remembers, mourns the loss of tribal SORNA officers to COVID | SMART
- OVC’s Activity Spotlight highlights the Mississippi State Department of Health | OVC
- Statistical Briefing Book data on juvenile homicide and juvenile populations updated | OJJDP
Virtual Events
- National Law Enforcement Training on Child Exploitation | OJJDP
October 19–23, 2020 - Assessing and Improving Trauma-Informed Care in a Children’s Advocacy Center | OJJDP
October 20, 2020, 2 p.m. ET - New Mexico Decedent Image Database: Opening and Viewing Image Data | NIJ
October 21, 2020, 1 p.m. ET - International Association of Chiefs of Police Virtual Training Event and Expo
October 21–23, 2020
Visit the virtual exhibit area for resources from BJA, BJS, NIJ, OJJDP, OVC, and SMART - Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers Annual Research and Treatment Conference
October 21–23, 2020
Visit the virtual exhibit area for SMART resources - Task Force on Research on Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women Meeting | NIJ
October 22, 2020, 1 p.m. ET - Running an Effective Case Review in a Virtual World | OJJDP
October 22, 2020, 2 p.m. ET - New Mexico Decedent Image Database: Taking 3D Measurements with Images | NIJ
October 28, 2020, 1 p.m. ET - Explaining Internet Crimes Against Children Investigations for Child Advocacy Centers | OJJDP
October 28, 2020, 2 p.m. ET - Wellness Strategies for Effective Leaders | OJJDP
October 28, 2020, 3 p.m. ET - Diverting People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities from the Criminal Justice System | BJA
October 29, 2020, 2 p.m. ET - History of Juvenile Justice and the Courts - Individual Rights Innovations in the Model Tribal Juvenile Justice Codes | OJJDP
October 30, 2020, 3 p.m. ET - Expert Q&A webinar recording now available: Developing a Co-Response to a Mass Violence Incident During a Community Crisis | OVC
- Webinar recordings now available: A Deep Dive Into Current Program Evaluation and Helping Victims of Mass Violence and Terrorism: Volunteer Management | OVC
- See Justice Events to find additional upcoming events | NCJRS
Date Published: October 15, 2020