Workplace policies can facilitate a positive, healthy and efficient organizational culture.  Presenters will discuss the importance of having policies that reflect your organizational mission and values and identify key components of a policy on domestic violence and sexual assault in the workplace. Presenters will share tools and resources to assist OVW grantees. After the webinar, participants will be better able to: Identify workplace polices that your organization should revise or create in order to facilitate a positive, healthy and efficient…

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Throughout our country, communities have long struggled with their response to sexual violence. In many instances, the criminal justice system has shown itself to be inadequate and has often failed those who most need it to work. From initial police reports to decisions that prosecutors make in court, the U.S. criminal justice system has a long way to go before sexual assault is treated as the violent crime that it is, offenders are held accountable for their actions, and victims…

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Collaborations between victim service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals working with crime victims are vital in taking a holistic approach to assisting victims. Hear from a former Lieutenant with significant experience in law enforcement about what you need to know to facilitate these collaborations. We will discuss the importance of knowing your audience, understanding how the department operates, who to reach out to, and how to effectively share your message. We will also highlight how one advocate was able…

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Advocating on Behalf of Your Client's Right to be Heard at Sentencing: From Victim Impact Statements to Sentencing Memoranda Affording crime victims their right to be heard at sentencing is often a crucial step for victims on their path to healing and finding justice. Victims may exercise this right in a variety of ways, such as by making a written, oral or even recorded victim impact statement; or by filing a sentencing memorandum. This presentation will discuss each avenue. The…

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October is #CyberAware Month, and everyone has a role to play in securing the Internet ecosystem. As our lives become more and more connected to digital devices, we need to understand simple, effective tools to keep our data, money and families safe. Using widely excepted best practices, this presentation will allow you to improve the security of your accounts easily and for little to no cost. Cybersecurity education and awareness is for everyone and it can be easy to understand.…

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October is #CyberAware Month, and everyone has a role to play in securing the Internet ecosystem. As our lives become increasingly connected to digital devices, we need to understand simple and effective tools to keep our data, money, and families safe. Using widely accepted best practices, this presentation will allow you to improve the security of your accounts easily and for little to no cost. Cybersecurity education and awareness is for everyone and it can be easy to understand! Presented by…

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As a part of Cybersafety Awareness Month, the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) is partnering with LifeLock (a Symantec company) to offer a FREE Educational Webinar on I.D. Theft and Cybersafety during October. Offered live via Adobe Connect®, this 120-minute webinar will provide critical information on identifying common types of I.D. Theft; strategies for enhancing digital safety; and resources and tips for victim advocates, military members and dependents working with victims impacted by I.D. Theft.

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