National Criminal Justice Reference Service NCJRS is administered by the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice JUSTICE INFORMATION December 01, 2007 Volume 13, Number 23. Access this issue online at: http://www.ncjrs.gov/justinfo/Dec0107.html JUSTINFO, published the 1st and 15th of each month, highlights information from the NCJRS sponsoring agencies. ************************************************************************* CONTENTS Funding Opportunities - Capital Case Litigation Initiative Seeking Grant Applicants (BJA) - FY 2007 SAVIN Program Funding Available (BJA) - Gang Education Solicitation Open (BJA) Publications - New Guide Spotlights Sting Operations (COPS) - Report on Cocaine Trafficking Available (ONDCP) - Report Reviews Youth in Adult Jails (OJJDP) - Resource Addresses Pedestrian-Related Crashes (COPS) Online Resources - Statistical Briefing Book Features Domestic Violence Data (OJJDP) Conferences and Trainings - Conducting Successful Interviews (NIC) - OVC Training Schedule Workshops (OVC) ************************************************************************* *** Funding Opportunities *** Capital Case Litigation Initiative Seeking Grant Applicants Application deadline: January 3, 2008 The Capital Case Litigation Initiative provides high-quality training and technical assistance on death penalty issues to attorneys and judges who litigate death penalty cases to help ensure reliable jury verdicts and minimize postconviction litigation. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/08CCLIsol.pdf ============================================================ FY 2007 SAVIN Program Funding Available Application deadline: January 3, 2008 The Developing and Enhancing Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) Program helps protect crime victims from further victimization and ensures that victims' legal rights are being honored. Applicants are limited to state government agencies that are authorized to manage the planning and implementation of a SAVIN program. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/08SAVINsol.pdf ============================================================ Gang Education Solicitation Open Application deadline: December 13, 2007 The FY 2008 Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program solicitation is now available. The G.R.E.A.T. program's primary objective is prevention and it is designed as an immunization against delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership. G.R.E.A.T. lessons focus on providing life skills to students to help them avoid engaging in delinquent behavior and violence to solve problems. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/great.html ************************************************************************* *** Publications *** New Guide Spotlights Sting Operations "Sting Operations" (NCJ 220724, 72 pp.) describes this practice and some techniques that are used as part of it. It also examines whether law enforcement should use this response and reviews the positive and negative outcomes of sting operations. (COPS) For more information, visit: http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/files/ric/Publications/e10079110.pdf ============================================================ Report on Cocaine Trafficking Available "Cocaine Smuggling in 2006" (NCJ 220494, 12 pp.), a report produced by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, provides an overview of data related to cocaine smuggling during 2006. Topics include coca cultivation and production, cocaine trafficking routes and methods, and cocaine seizures. (ONDCP) For more information, visit: http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/publications/cocaine_smuggling/cocaine_smuggling06.pdf ============================================================ Report Reviews Youth in Adult Jails "Jailing Juveniles: The Dangers of Incarcerating Youth in Adult Jails in America" provides a summary of the risks that youth face when incarcerated in adult jails, data on youth incarcerated in U.S. jails, and a review of federal and state laws regarding youth in jails. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.campaignforyouthjustice.org/Downloads/NationalReportsArticles/CFYJ-Jailing_Juveniles_Report_2007-11-15.pdf ============================================================ Resource Addresses Pedestrian-Related Crashes "Pedestrian Injuries and Fatalities" (NCJ 220725, 108 pp.) reviews the factors that contribute to such incidents. This guide helps law enforcement personnel analyze their local pedestrian injury and fatality problem. It also discusses responses to the problem and reveals lessons learned from evaluative research and police practice. (COPS) For more information, visit: http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/files/ric/Publications/e090725108.pdf ************************************************************************* *** Online Resources *** Statistical Briefing Book Features Domestic Violence Data "Easy Access to NIBRS: Victims of Domestic Violence" enables analysis of state data on victims of domestic violence derived from the FBI's National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). Users of this Statistical Briefing Book tool can explore characteristics such as demographic information on victims, victim injuries, and victim-offender relationships. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/ojstatbb/ezanibrsdv/ ************************************************************************* *** Conferences and Trainings *** Conducting Successful Interviews On January 29-31, 2008, NIC will host Public & Media Relations Training: Take Control of Your Message. This live, 3-day interactive training program is specifically designed for individuals who are responsible for communicating information to the media and to the general public. The training program encompasses a "blended learning" approach using onsite classroom-based course facilitation and live instruction via satellite/Internet. (NIC) For more information, visit: http://nicic.org/Training/SIB01292008 ============================================================ OVC Training Schedule Workshops Register now for OVC's upcoming training workshops, including Compassion Fatigue/Vicarious Trauma, January 29-30, 2008, in St. Louis, Missouri, and Identity Theft, February 20-21, 2008, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. To view course descriptions, learning objectives, or to register, visit the OVC TTAC Web site. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.sei2003.com/ovcttac2008/compassion.htm http://www.sei2003.com/ovcttac2008/IdentityTheft.htm https://www.ovcttac.gov/trainingCenter/training.cfm ************************************************************************* Ordering Instructions - Resources available for online ordering are noted with the reference "Order Online." Order these items online by searching for the NCJ number on the NCJRS Web site at http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/Publications/AlphaList.aspx NCJRS Online Resources - View the NCJRS Web site at http://www.ncjrs.gov - Have a question? Search our database of Questions and Answers at http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/QA/SearchQA.aspx - Can't find an answer? E-mail us at http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/QA/SubmitQuestion.aspx - Have a comment or suggestion? 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