The Office for Victims of Crime has implemented the International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP). ITVERP was authorized by Congress to reimburse eligible direct victims of acts of international terrorism that occur outside the United States for expenses associated with that victimization. (OVC)

Application deadline: July 24, 2009
The National Institute of Corrections is soliciting proposals to develop a trainers' "tool kit" for those in charge of lesson plan development. The resources to be developed will address performance objectives, content delivery strategies, training activities, and supplemental materials. (NIC)

Application deadline: July 24, 2009
NIC has released a solicitation for Direct Supervision Curriculum Development. This is a cooperative agreement to develop curricula for two training programs. The first curriculum focuses on the roles of the housing-unit officer and shift supervisor in a direct supervision jail. The second curriculum deals with the administration of a direct supervision facility. (NIC)

"Community Policing: Looking to Tomorrow" (NCJ 227424, 56 pp.) summarizes the results of community policing roundtable meetings held in 2007. This publication reflects the participants’ comments, observations, and opinions along with their discussions. It also focuses on how police and city leaders can continue to strengthen and add value to local efforts. (COPS)

"Expanding Police Ability to Report Crime: The National Incident-Based Reporting System" (NIBRS) (NCJ 225459, 2 pp.) describes how police can use this FBI tool to report crime. This publication provides examples of how police have used NIBRS to gather evidence to develop effective solutions and practices. NIBRS has revised and advanced the FBI's crime reporting system (Uniform Crime Reports). (NIJ)

This issue of "The AMBER Advocate" highlights the individuals who were honored at the 2009 National Missing Children's Day ceremony. Other articles discuss an AMBER Alert case in South Carolina, new manuals designed to help telecommunicators who respond to missing children cases, and an initiative to help solve child abductions in Indian Country. (OJP)

"Bridging the Language Divide: Promising Practices for Law Enforcement" (NCJ 227423, 68 pp.) discusses how police departments of different sizes, capacities, and circumstances can overcome language barriers they encounter in their jurisdictions. This report profiles six police departments that addressed the problem and identifies eight best practices for ensuring language access to limited-English-proficient populations. (COPS)

"A Policymaker's Guide to Building Our Way Out of Crime" (NCJ 227421, 88 pp.) demonstrates how police-community developer partnerships can transform crime- and blight-ridden neighborhoods into community assets. This publication examines case studies in Charlotte, North Carolina; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Providence, Rhode Island, and chronicles the accomplishments of this strategic alliance in these cities. (COPS)

The National Juvenile Defender Center has released "Role of Juvenile Defense Counsel in Delinquency Court." The report describes the unique and crucial role that defense attorneys play in juvenile court proceedings in providing comprehensive legal representation to children charged with offenses. (OJJDP)

The National District Attorneys Association has released "Civil Gang Injunctions: A Guide for Prosecutors." This monograph describes the innovative use of gang injunctions, pioneered by the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, to reduce the spread of gang-related criminal activity. (BJA)

On July 22, 2009, at 2 p.m. ET, OVC will present a Web Forum Guest Host Session on best practices for assisting sexual assault victims with disabilities. Join Heather Anne Kamper, LMSW, Training Specialist for Disability Services ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program) of SafePlace, for the discussion. (OVC)

The July 2009 issue of "Community Policing Dispatch" (NCJ 227591) features an article about a community policing success story regarding foreclosures and problem properties in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Manhattan, Illinois. Other articles explore the Stop Snitching Code of Silence phenomenon, the National Institute of Justice panel on familicide, and the COPS Office Response Center. (COPS)

The Office of National Drug Control Policy has added two new print ads to its National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign Ad Gallery: "Original" and "Being Myself." These print ads are available as free public service announcements to support anti-drug efforts in local communities. (ONDCP)

"Victim Impact: Listen and Learn" is an online curriculum funded by OVC. This resource uses a victim-centered approach to help offenders understand the impact of crime on victims. It contains 13 training units that address crimes such as robbery, assault, homicide, and drunk driving. Downloadable content includes training units, curriculum DVD clips, and a customizable agenda. (OVC)

On August 13-14, 2009, OJJDP will hold its National Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas. The conference will provide participants with skills and tools to enhance local efforts for underage drinking prevention and enforcement. (OJJDP)

On August 25-27, 2009, the National Children's Advocacy Center will hold its tenth National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Topics to be addressed at the conference include child pornography, online predators, and sexting. (OJJDP)

On August 3-5, 2009, the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools will hold its 2009 national conference in National Harbor, Maryland. The conference will address issues related to civic and character education, crisis planning, mental and physical health, substance abuse, and violence prevention. (OJJDP)

Register for OVC's upcoming training workshops, including Program Evaluation, August 11-12, 2009, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Compassion Fatigue/Vicarious Trauma, September 2-3, 2009, in Atlanta, Georgia. To view course descriptions and learning objectives or to register, visit the OVC TTAC Web site. (OVC)

This online training tool will provide advocates with the resources needed to assist victims of identity theft in their financial and emotional recovery. Sign up now to be notified when Identity Theft online is launched. (OVC)

The National Institute of Justice is offering multiple Web training courses in various subject areas related to DNA and forensics. Many of these online trainings are free of charge. Visit NIJ's Training Web page to view available courses and related information. (NIJ)

The 2009 National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) National Training Event will be held September 30 to October 2, 2009, in Baltimore, Maryland. NIEM is designed to develop, disseminate, and support information exchange standards and processes that enable jurisdictions to share critical information in emergency situations, and to support the day-to-day operations of agencies throughout the nation. (BJA)

The Trace Evidence Symposium will be held August 3-7, 2009, in Clearwater Beach, Florida. The symposium will benefit trace evidence examiners, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and those who investigate violent crimes. It will provide relevant stakeholders a valuable opportunity to share information about their work, the challenges they face, and the solutions they have found. (NIJ)

The agenda for the 10th Crime Mapping Research Conference is now available online. The conference will be held August 19-22, 2009, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sessions will highlight geographic principles in research, geographic applications in practice, and solutions for crime and public safety problems. (NIJ)