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April 2021
Effective Management Series: National Victim Assistance Academy
Sustainability is the capacity of a program or organization to accomplish long-lasting success and stability by establishing the organization or program as an essential service to the community. Victim service organizations and programs need to plan for sustainability in order to continue providing high-quality services to victims of crime. The Sustaining Your Program’s Capacity To Serve Victims training addresses what sustainability means, how to assess a program’s sustainability, the eight sustainability domains (Program Adaptation, Strategic Communications, Program Evaluation, Supportive Environment, Organizational Capacity,…
Find out more »May 2021
Older Americans Month
Every year in May, Older Americans Month recognizes the contributions of older adults across the nation. While raising families and building careers, older Americans also gave back to their communities in a variety of ways. In their lifetime, times have changed and they continue to volunteer and serve their neighborhoods in their own ways. Whether they mentored child, volunteered at a soup kitchen or served their country, each one deserves recognition for their commitment. Older Americans Month also serves to…
Find out more »National Correctional Officers Week
National Correctional Officers Week
Find out more »Operation Lady Justice Listening Session/Roundtable Discussion for Grassroots Organizations Working in the Area of Missing or Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives
The Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives, also known as Operation Lady Justice, announces a Listening Session/Roundtable Discussion set for Friday, May 7, 2021, from 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. Eastern. This Listening Session/Roundtable Discussion is intended for grassroots organizations working in Tribal communities or with Tribal members on the issues surrounding missing person or murder cases. The session will be held via Webex. It is open to the public and will be recorded, with…
Find out more »National Police Week
National Police Week
Find out more »Webinar: The Empathetic Workplace: Five Steps to a Compassionate, Calm, and Confident Response to Trauma on the Job
Monday, May 10, 2021 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET We are facing unprecedented challenges as our nation confronts a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and economic and political turmoil simultaneously. Rates of anxiety and depression have tripled; meanwhile, communication skills are dwindling. The way we support each other through this challenging time will have lasting effects. When we respond well to those in trauma, we build strong bonds of trust and enhance communication. Katharine Manning is the author of The Empathetic Workplace:…
Find out more »Webinar: The Effects of Mass Incarceration on Communities of Color in the Wake of COVID-19
Monday, May 10, 2021 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET This webinar will address the current effects of mass incarceration on communities of color during the COVID-19 pandemic. Incarcerated individuals, the majority of whom are Black, have contracted COVID-19 at rates three times as high as others in the United States, and have died from the virus at rates higher than the general population. Nationwide, fewer than 20% of individuals incarcerated in state and federal prisons have been vaccinated. The…
Find out more »Pet Friendly Domestic Violence Shelters: Creating a pet-friendly program that works for your community
Tue, May 11th, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM ET Are you ready to take a deeper dive and learn how to create a program to help domestic violence survivors and their pets find safety and healing together? This webinar will focus on overcoming barriers to creating pet-friendly programs by focusing on collaboration and thoughtful program planning. We’ll discuss fundraising, construction, and policies and procedures for both on-site and off-site programs, and attendees will leave with concrete next steps. This…
Find out more »Domestic and Sexual Violence Webinar Series: Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Find out more »Peace Officers Memorial Day
Peace Officers Memorial Day
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