National Criminal Justice Reference Service NCJRS is administered by the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice JUSTICE INFORMATION September 01, 2009 Volume 15, Number 17. Access this issue online at: http://www.ncjrs.gov/justinfo/Sep0109.html JUSTINFO, published the 1st and 15th of each month, highlights information from the NCJRS sponsoring agencies. ************************************************************************* CONTENTS Announcements - Awards To Enforce Underage Drinking Laws Announced (OJJDP) - Gang Centers To Merge in October (OJJDP) - Honoring Homicide Victims and Their Families (OVC) - OJJDP Joins Initiative To Promote Afterschool Programs (OJJDP) - September Kicks Off New Anti-Meth Ad Campaign (ONDCP) Publications - Guidelines Help Prepare for Public Health Emergencies (BJA) - Survey Assesses Policies for Less-Lethal Technologies (BJA) - Updated Research on Violence Against Women Available (NIJ) Online Resources - August Issue of Justice Today Available (BJA) - Best Practices for Providing Campus Crime Awareness (OVC) - Directory of Programs Available for Women Offenders (NIC) - Download Online Nominations Countdown Widget (OVC) - Manual Addresses Children Affected by Substance Abuse (OJJDP) - New Anti-Drug Print Ad Available (ONDCP) Conferences and Trainings - Apply for National Victim Assistance Academy (OVC) - Attend Mass Casualty and Violence Conference (OVC) - ONDCP Director Talks About Drug Strategy (NIJ) - Workshops Available for Victim Services Providers (OVC) ************************************************************************* *** Announcements *** Awards To Enforce Underage Drinking Laws Announced On August 13, 2009, DOJ's Office of Justice Programs announced more than $24 million in awards to enforce state and local underage drinking laws under OJJDP's Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Program. This program supports law enforcement, public education, and coalition building activities. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/ojjdp09128.htm ============================================================ Gang Centers To Merge in October Since 1995, OJJDP's National Youth Gang Center has addressed issues involving juvenile gang members, focusing on prevention and intervention efforts and promoting a comprehensive strategy to combat gangs. On October 1, 2009, the National Youth Gang Center will merge with the National Gang Center, which is currently funded by BJA. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.iir.com/nygc/ http://www.nationalgangcenter.gov/ ============================================================ Honoring Homicide Victims and Their Families September 25, 2009, is the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. With support from OVC, the National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children, Inc., Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center, Inc., are sponsoring a symposium on September 25 in Washington, DC, to honor victims and their courageous survivors. A candlelight ceremony will follow the symposium. Call 1-800-438-6233 to register to attend these events. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.pomc.org/ http://www.madd.org/ http://www.mdcrimevictims.org/ ============================================================ OJJDP Joins Initiative To Promote Afterschool Programs Scheduled for October 22, 2009, the annual Lights On Afterschool initiative calls attention to the importance of afterschool programs. More than 7,500 events will be held across America. To learn more and take part, visit the Lights On Afterschool Web site. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/lightson ============================================================ September Kicks Off New Anti-Meth Ad Campaign ONDCP will launch a new Anti-Meth Ad Campaign in September 2009. The campaign will focus on the prevention of methamphetamine use, treatment for meth users, and recovery awareness. Young adults ages 18 to 34 are the target audience, as usage rates are highest in this age group nationwide. (ONDCP) For more information, visit: http://www.methresources.gov/2009antimeth.html ************************************************************************* *** Publications *** Guidelines Help Prepare for Public Health Emergencies "Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Planning: Guidelines for Community Corrections," published by the American Probation and Parole Association, provides guidance for community corrections agencies that are developing preparedness and response plans for pandemic flu and other types of emergencies. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/pdf/APPA_Pandemic_Planning_Community_Corrections.pdf ============================================================ Survey Assesses Policies for Less-Lethal Technologies "Conducted Energy Devices: Use in a Custodial Setting" presents findings from a survey of sheriffs' offices on their use of conducted energy devices (CEDs). The report discusses procedures and policies on CEDs and provides guidelines for their use and the use of other electronic devices in custodial settings. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/pdf/PERFNSA_CED.pdf ============================================================ Updated Research on Violence Against Women Available Recent updates have been made to the Compendium of Research on Violence Against Women, 1993-Present. This compendium, which is updated regularly, lists and briefly describes all of the projects funded under NIJ's Violence Against Women and Family Violence Program. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/pubs-sum/vaw-compendium.htm ************************************************************************* *** Online Resources *** August Issue of Justice Today Available The latest issue of BJA's "Justice Today" newsletter highlights the residential substance abuse treatment program. It also includes articles on new prescription drug monitoring legislation, a meth prevention/education program for parents and youth, and an upcoming conference and webinar. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/j_today/JT_08_09.pdf ============================================================ Best Practices for Providing Campus Crime Awareness On September 9, 2009, in recognition of National Campus Safety Awareness Month, OVC will host a Web Forum Guest Host Session on best practices for providing campus crime awareness. Join Alison Kiss, M.S., Director of Programs at Security On Campus, Inc. and faculty member with the Jeanne Clery Act Compliance Training Program, at 2 p.m. ET for the live discussion. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.securityoncampus.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=143:about-ncsam&catid=48:ncsam&Itemid=62 http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ovcproviderforum/index.asp ============================================================ Directory of Programs Available for Women Offenders The National Institute of Corrections, in partnership with the Women's Prison Association, has developed an online directory of programs for women offenders. This nationwide resource provides profiles of programs and services for women at all stages of criminal justice involvement, both in correctional facilities and in the community. (NIC) For more information, visit: http://www.nicic.gov/wodp/ ============================================================ Download Online Nominations Countdown Widget OVC has developed a countdown widget that counts down to September 30, 2009, the end of the 2010 National Crime Victims' Service Awards nomination period. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in supporting victims and victim services. Place the widget on your Web site today. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/widget.html https://ovcncvrw.ncjrs.gov/awards/default.html ============================================================ Manual Addresses Children Affected by Substance Abuse "Protecting Children in Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders," part of the Department of Health and Human Services' Child Abuse and Neglect User Manual Series, examines topics such as the impact of parental substance abuse disorders on children and the role of child protective services caseworkers. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/usermanuals/substanceuse/ ============================================================ New Anti-Drug Print Ad Available The Office of National Drug Control Policy announces the addition of a new teen print ad, "I Love A Lot," to its National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign Ad Gallery. The ads are targeted to teenagers and parents and are available as free public service announcements to support anti-drug efforts in local communities. (ONDCP) For more information, visit: http://adgallery.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/ ************************************************************************* *** Conferences and Trainings *** Apply for National Victim Assistance Academy National Victim Assistance Academy V will be held February 28 to March 5, 2010, in Portland, Oregon. Continuing Education Units will be awarded to participants who complete all of the requirements of the Foundation-Level Training, Professional Skill-Building Institute, or Leadership Institute. Apply now to attend. (OVC) For more information, visit: https://www.ovcttac.gov/nvaa/ http://registration.nvaa.ovcttac.gov/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fDefault.aspx ============================================================ Attend Mass Casualty and Violence Conference The OVC conference on Mass Casualty and Violence at Home and Abroad - OVC Assisting Victims of Crime will be held October 19-21, 2009, in Arlington, Virginia. The conference will bring together first responders, victim service professionals, policymakers, and experts in mass violence. The deadline for registration is September 28, 2009. (OVC) For more information, visit: https://www.ovcttac.gov/MassCasualtyConference/ https://www.ovcttac.gov/MassCasualtyConference/registration_form.cfm ============================================================ ONDCP Director Talks About Drug Strategy On September 10, 2009, the Harvard Kennedy School and ONDCP will sponsor A Dialogue with the Drug Czar: Crafting the Obama Drug Strategy. This free online event offers participants an opportunity to share their ideas on the future of drug policy with ONDCP Director R. Gil Kerlikowske. Those ideas may be incorporated into the new Obama Administration Drug Strategy. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/spotlight.html?id=2399 ============================================================ Workshops Available for Victim Services Providers Register for OVC's upcoming training workshops, including Enforcing Victims' Rights, September 29-30, 2009, in Providence, Rhode Island, and Leadership in Victim Services, October 14-15, 2009, in Rapid City, South Dakota. To view course descriptions and learning objectives or to register, visit the OVC TTAC Web site. (OVC) For more information, visit: https://www.sei2003.com/ovcttac2009/VictimsRightsSept.asp https://www.sei2003.com/OVCTTAC2009/VictimServices.asp https://www.ovcttac.gov/trainingCenter/training.cfm ************************************************************************* Ordering Instructions - Resources available for online ordering are noted with the reference "Order Online." 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