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5 Fast Facts: Gun Violence in the United States YouTube video by JH Center for Gun Violence Solutions

Check out this Fast Facts video from our friends at the JH Center for Gun Violence Solutions! A quick, informative watch on key issues in gun violence prevention. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aSv...
#GunViolencePrevention #FastFacts #PublicSafety

Crime Victim Law Conference – NCVLI The National Crime Victim Law Institute’s Crime Victim Law Conference is the premier national conference on rights enforcement in the country. Professionals

Next month (May 19–21) is NCVLI’s Crime Victim Law Conference in Portland, OR—the premier event on rights enforcement for crime victims.
Learn more and register: ncvli.org/crime-victim...
#VictimsRights #CrimeVictimLaw

Research Term of the Month
Systematic Review - A scholarly synthesis of evidence on a clearly defined topic, using critical methods to identify, define, and assess relevant research.
#ResearchTerm #SystematicReview #CenterForVictimResearch

iMPRoVE measures outcomes and service quality for all types of victim and survivor services. Learn more about this free tool at www.improve-tool.org.

#VictimServices #OutcomeData #iMPRoVE

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This review shows stronger parental involvement can improve CSA prevention efforts and child safety.
Read more: journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
#ChildAbusePrevention #CSAprevention #CenterForVictimResearch

Have victim research instruments or logic models to share? Submit them to CVR’s collection along with your tips for future use.
Submit: victimresearch.org/wp-content/u...
Access the collection: justiceresearch.dspacedirect.org/collections/...
#CenterForVictimResearch #CommunitySupport #CVRCommunity

Join the iMPRoVE team at the EVAWI Conference, April 22–24 in Anaheim. The workshop offers a hands-on look at a new tool for measuring victim service outcomes.
Learn more and register: web.cvent.com/event/eaff77...
#GenderBasedViolence #SexualAssaultAwareness #DomesticViolencePrevention

Longitudinal associations among experiences of sexual assault, posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, and heavy drinking in young adults Prior research with young adults has demonstrated clear associations between experiences of sexual assault, symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and alcohol use, but most studies have be...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This study explores links between sexual assault, PTSD symptoms, and binge drinking—highlighting the need for targeted interventions for young adults.
Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
#SexualAssaultAwareness #PTSD #CenterForVictimResearch

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Community Violence Prevention and Intervention: Insights from the Frontlines. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the web... Community violence interventions (CVI) aim to reduce violence by preventing and disrupting cycles of retaliation and by delivering supports and services that save lives, address trauma, provide opport...

Don’t miss this free webinar from the Joyce Foundation on April 15, 1–2pm ET. Researchers share insights from frontline workers in Sacramento, Baltimore, and Milwaukee on reducing gun violence.
Register: joycefdn-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#CommunityViolencePrevention #GunViolence

It’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. A new study from NORC and Urban Institute explores how victim compensation programs are structured and measured for success.
Learn more: justiceresearch.dspacedirect.org/server/api/c...
#NCVRW #VictimCompensation #CenterForVictimResearch

Join the Texas VIPR Center on April 15 from 1–2 pm ET for a free webinar on how digital hotlines support survivors of IPV, sexual assault, and trafficking. Dr. Leila Wood shares findings from a mixed-methods study.
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/vipr-webin...
#SurvivorSupport #DigitalHotlines

It’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This report from Texas’ Crime Victims’ Institute explores victims’ rights at the plea stage, with a national perspective and Texas focus.
Read more: dev.cjcenter.org/_files/cvi/O...
#NCVRW #VictimsRights #CenterForVictimResearch

Science of Hope: An introduction for victim service providers YouTube video by Center for Victim Research

Miss our Science of Hope webinar? Dr. Chan Hellman shared research on hope as a strength that drives outcomes and buffers adversity, with discussant Kimberly Walsh. Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGls...
#ScienceOfHope #Resilience #CenterForVictimResearch

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. CVR recommends this guide from All in for Kids on 9 strategies to prevent childhood adversity.
Read more: allinforkidsca.org/all-in-for-s...
#ChildAbusePrevention #TraumaInformed #CenterForVictimResearch

CVR has released a new animated video introducing Participatory Action Research (PAR). Check it out to learn more about this powerful research approach:
Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eRK...
#ParticipatoryActionResearch #CommunityEngagement #CenterForVictimResearch

ResilienceCon - The Life Paths Research Center ResilienceCon 2025 will be April 6-8. Help us celebrate our 10th anniversary!Followed by a Resilience Portfolio Consortium meeting on April 9. ResilienceCon is held at the historic Scarritt Bennett Ce...

ResilienceCon 2025 is next week! Join April 6–8 in Nashville for an international conference on strengths-based approaches to trauma recovery, social justice, and violence prevention. Register now: lifepathsresearch.org/resiliencecon/ #ResilienceCon #TraumaRecovery

Want to measure the impact of your victim services? Starting today at 3 PM ET the iMPRoVE webinar is your chance to learn how this free tool helps providers collect data-driven insights from survivors. Join here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#CenterForVictimResearch #iMPRoVE #VictimServices

The Devastating Toll of Gun Violence on American Women and Girls More than 6,000 women die from gun violence every year—and women of color are disproportionately impacted.

Gun violence deeply impacts women, both as direct victims and as those experiencing trauma from violence against loved ones. Women of color face disproportionate risks. Learn more from @giffords.org: giffords.org/lawcenter/re...
#CenterForVictimResearch #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensSafety

Join the Freedom Network USA Anti-Trafficking Conference March 26-27! Connect with experts, survivors & advocates. Learn more & register: freedomnetworkusa.org/training/con...
#FreedomNetworkUSA #AntiTrafficking #HumanTraffickingAwareness

How do we measure the impact of victim services?
Join the iMPRoVE webinar on March 27 at 3 PM ET to learn how this FREE tool helps legal service providers. Register now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#CenterForVictimResearch #iMPRoVE #VictimServices

We’re sharing an important opportunity from our colleagues at the Crime Victims’ Institute. Learn more and get involved: www.instagram.com/p/DHWpvr2RVp...

#CrimeVictimsRights #VictimAdvocacy #JusticeResearch

Grad students—passionate about victim research? Apply for CVR’s paid, 10-week fellowship! Use your skills to advance victim services research.

Hybrid (DC) or remote

Learn More: jirn.org/resources/cu...

#CenterForVictimResearch #GradFellowship #JusticeStudies #VictimResearch

How can victim legal service providers measure impact & service quality? The iMPRoVE tool helps collect anonymous survivor feedback. Join this free webinar on March 27 at 3 PM ET to learn more! Register us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #CenterForVictimResearch #iMPRoVE #VictimServices

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Science of Hope: An Introduction for Victim Service Providers. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Hope has emerged as one of the top protective factors leading to well-being. This workshop will discuss the science of Hope as a psychological strength in our ability to cope with adversity and trauma...

There’s still time to register for The Science of Hope webinar happening tomorrow March 12 at 2 PM ET! Learn research-backed ways to build hope and resilience. Don’t miss out—register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#CenterForVictimResearch #ScienceOfHope #VictimSupport

Calling Victim Researchers! CVR is offering a paid, 10-week graduate student fellowship this summer! Pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. with a victimization focus? Apply now to grow your skills and connections.

Details: jirn.org/resources/cu...

#CenterForVictimResearch #GradFellowship #VictimResearch

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Science of Hope: An Introduction for Victim Service Providers. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Hope has emerged as one of the top protective factors leading to well-being. This workshop will discuss the science of Hope as a psychological strength in our ability to cope with adversity and trauma...

There’s a Science to Hope! Join CVR on March 12 at 2 PM ET for a webinar with Dr. Chan Hellman on how hope protects, buffers adversity & grows in victim services. Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #CenterForVictimResearch #ScienceOfHope #VictimSupport

Measuring impact matters! Join this free webinar on March 27th to see how iMPRoVE helps victim legal service providers gather anonymous survivor feedback & assess service effectiveness.https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GWyEky6NTYuDQ83L91HzNg

#CenterForVictimResearch #iMPRoVE #VictimServices

Facts and figures: Ending violence against women | UN Women – Headquarters The availability of data on violence against women and girls has improved considerably in recent years and data on the prevalence of intimate partner violence is now available for at least 161 countri...

March is #WomensHistoryMonth, a time to reflect on the challenges women face worldwide. UN Women compiled key statistics on violence against women including risk factors & economic impacts. Check out the data: www.unwomen.org/en/articles/...
#CenterForVictimResearch #ViolencePrevention

Have you seen an overview of iMPRoVE, but haven’t started using this free tool?

Join - March 7 for this 101 training and start measuring victim service outcomes!

Register today: rtiorg.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Research Term of the Month: Evaluability Assessment! This process helps determine if an evaluation is useful, feasible, and justified. Learn more in CVR’s Quick Reference: justiceresearch.dspacedirect.org/server/api/c... #CenterForVictimResearch #ResearchMatters #EvaluationInsights #JusticeResearch