The 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) takes place April 23–29, 2023. During the 2023 NCVRW, OVC will host a Candlelight Vigil and a second event that elevates victims’ voices and those of the many dedicated professionals and volunteers who advocate on their behalf. The annual National Crime Victims’ ...

Justice Department Announces $21.72 Million to Reduce Sexual and Domestic Violence on Campus, Support Children and Youth, and Engage Men and Boys as Allies

The Justice Department announced this week nearly $22 million in upcoming grant awards to address and prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking on college campuses, provide services to youth victims and children exposed to such violence, and engage men and boys as allies. The Department awarded $10,688,200 through ...

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

September 25 is National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. The observance pays tribute to murder victims and their surviving family members. Crime victims and survivors will gather at events across the country to commemorate this Day of Remembrance by focusing on the impact murder has on families and communities, ...

Resource: How Schools Can Combat Human Trafficking in Partnership With People With Lived Experience

This brief (PDF, 12 pages) describes ways that schools can partner effectively with people with lived experience of trafficking and explores some of the unique benefits these consultants offer. This brief supplements the Human Trafficking in America's School guide. Learn more.

OJJDP FY 2022 Invited to Apply - Administrative Funding Adjustment to Previously Funded Award (OJJDP FY2020 Mentoring Opportunities for Youth Initiative)

OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety, and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. This solicitation ...

OJJDP FY 2022 Invited to Apply - The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - IAA USSS

OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. ...

Resource: Investigator-Initiated Research: The Comprehensive School Safety Initiative Study of Police in Schools

This study (PDF, 13 pages) assesses the effects of school resource officers (SROs) in schools. It addresses the effects of SROs on school disciplinary offenses and disciplinary actions and examines whether the effects of SROs vary by student characteristics, SRO approach and dose, or community and school characteristics. Learn more ...

NIJ FY22 Research on Monitoring Child Maltreatment in Youth Serving Organizations

OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this ...

Resource: Trends in Youth Arrests for Violent Crimes

This brief (PDF, 4 pages) reveals that the estimated number of youth arrests for violent crime, which includes murder, robbery, and aggravated assault, has declined significantly since the mid-2000s. Data on violent crime arrest rates by gender and age are provided. Learn more.

Podcast: The Science of School Safety

In this Justice Today podcast episode, experts discuss school safety and school violence topics such as: gun violence, bullying, school climate, and mental health. A full transcript is provided. Learn more.

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