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National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Resource Guide 2013
(December 2012)
OVC, 130 pages, NCJ 239229.
This guide is designed to help communities and victim assistance providers promote awareness of crime victim issues, the Guide includes educational content, campaign materials, artwork, and a theme DVD. New this year are three pre-produced 30-second PSAs addressing child sexual abuse, child sex trafficking, and elder financial fraud.
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National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Theme DVD 2013
(December 2012)
OVC, 0 pages, NCJ 240784.
Part of the NCVRW Resource Guide, this DVD includes a 5-minute feature video —New Challenges. New Solutions. —and three 30-second television public service announcements (PSAs) that address the topics of child sexual abuse, child sex trafficking, and elder abuse. OVC encourages organizations to use the introductory theme DVD throughout the year at public awareness, education, and training events in local communities to promote and advance the cause of justice for victims of crime.
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2013 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Poster
(October 2012)
OVC, PS000025.
The 2013 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) theme poster is available for download in 11" x 17" in color and black and white and can be customized for your organization before printing. You also may order the 22" x 28" color version, which features the theme colors of blue and black through the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) by visiting www.ncjrs.gov.
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Using Federal Law To Prosecute Domestic Violence Crimes in Indian Country Guide/DVD
(October 2012)
OVC, OVC Videos, 40 pages, NCJ 238639.
This DVD and companion facilitator's guide provide guidance on how to successfully prosecute in federal court domestic violence offenders who commit crimes in Indian Country. The video incorporates case studies of actual prosecutions, while the guide provides an overview of relevant legal principles and key points for discussion. The materials also discuss circumstances common in tribal domestic violence prosecutions, such as offender recidivism, recanting victims, safety planning, and federal and tribal criminal justice and social service professionals working collaboratively to ensure victims' safety and community justice.
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No More Rights Without Remedies: An Impact Evaluation of the National Crime Victim Law Institute's Victims' Rights Clinics, Final Technical Report
(2012)
NIJ-Sponsored, Grant, 125 pages, NCJ 241752.
This grant report evaluates the National Crime Victim Law Institute's (NCVLI) victims' rights clinics. The clinics were designed to increase awareness of victims' rights among criminal justice professionals and to respond to violations of rights through legal advocacy. The current report examines the clinics' impact on the expansion of rights for victims, on court officials' attitudes toward victims' rights, on the extent to which victims' rights are honored in the criminal disposition process, and on the treatment of victims' rights in the print media. It also includes a discussion of sustainability of the clinics.
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Victim Participation in Intimate Partner Violence Prosecution: Implications for Safety
(February 2011)
NIJ-Sponsored, 153 pages, NCJ 235284.
This study examined to what extent female intimate partner violence (IPV) victim participation in prosecution is associated with their future safety. In essence, are IPV victims who participate in prosecution safer than those who do not?
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The Greenbook Initiative Final Evaluation Report
(January 2011)
NIJ-Sponsored, Grant, 123 pages, NCJ 233290.
This final evaluation report on the implementation of the Greenbook Initiative (GI) - which consists of guidelines proposed by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges for intervening effectively in cases of domestic violence and child maltreatment - assesses the extent to which GI implementation activities facilitated cross-system and within-system change and practice in child welfare agencies, dependency courts, and domestic-violence service providers.
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Making Restitution Real: Five Case Studies on Improving Restitution Collection
(2011)
OVC-Sponsored, 140 pages, NCJ 234310.
Prepared by National Center for Victims of Crime with the support from OVC, this report provides five real-world case studies which detail efforts to improve the collection of victim restitution. This resource can be used by other jurisdictions to review and improve the policies and programs for collecting restitution.
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Responding to Elder Abuse: What Judges and Court Personnel Should Know (DVD)
(August 2010)
OVC, OVC Videos, 0 pages, NCJ 223415.
This 14-minute video (NCJ 223415) is one of a series of three DVDs on elder abuse created for specific audiences. The video highlights critical issues for judges and court personnel to consider when they encounter abused, neglected, and exploited older persons participating in the judicial system. The video illustrates what judges may face in these situations, offers recommendations focused on the special needs of older abuse victims, and highlights examples of successful court-based elder abuse initiatives.
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Finally Getting Victims Their Due: A Process Evaluation of the NCVLI Victims' Rights Clinics
(August 2009)
NIJ-Sponsored, Grant, 298 pages, NCJ 228389.
This report describes a process evaluation of the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) State and Federal victims' rights clinics, which were established to promote awareness, education, and enforcement of crime victims' rights in the criminal justice system.
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Court Performance Measures in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases: Technical Guide
(April 2009)
OJJDP, Report, 310 pages, NCJ 223570.
This toolkit provides practical and comprehensive guidance in measuring court performance in child abuse and neglect cases, measuring the effects of activities performed and determining what works and what does not work.
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A Victim-Centered Approach to Crimes Against American Indian and Alaska Native Children
(August 2008)
OVC-Sponsored, Grant, 223 pages, NCJ 235247.
This Guide is intended to give the legal drafting committees of tribal governments an overview of comparative federal, tribal, and state statutory provisions for the drafting of new or amended tribal child protection laws.
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Children's Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities
(June 2008)
OVC, OVC Fact Sheets, FS 000314.
Since 1989, OVC's Children's Justice Act grant program has provided funds and technical assistance to help AI/AN communities to better handle serious child abuse cases from disclosure and investigation through prosecution and case resolution. This fact sheet discusses activities funded through CJA, eligibility, and supportive training and technical assistance for grantees.
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A Guide to the Role of Crime Victims in Mental Health Courts
(June 2008)
OVC-Sponsored, 60 pages, NCJ 223344.
This guide, intended primarily for stakeholders involved in either planning or operating mental health courts, highlights the potential role of crime victims in mental health courts, as it addresses the challenges court teams face in attempting to involve victims of crimes committed by individuals with mental illnesses.
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Responding to People Who Have Been Victimized by Individuals with Mental Illnesses
(June 2008)
OVC-Sponsored, 44 pages, NCJ 223345.
Policymakers can use this guide to improve their knowledge and perspectives of the rights and safety of persons who have been criminally victimized by a mentally ill offender.
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Evaluation of the Judicial Oversight Demonstration: Findings and Lessons on Implementation
(June 2008)
NIJ, Report, NIJ Research Report, 21 pages, NCJ 219077.
This report discusses the Judicial Oversight Demonstration Initiative, an effort to improve the provision of services to victims of intimate partner violence (IPV), increase victim safety, and hold offenders more accountable. The report reveals some of the findings of an evaluation of the initiative, and presents lessons learned about implementing court-involved IPV prevention programs.
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Pretrial Innovations for Domestic Violence Offenders and Victims: Lessons From the Judicial Oversight Demonstration Initiative
(August 2007)
NIJ, 15 pages, NCJ 216041.
This report discusses how pretrial innovations for domestic violence cases were implemented in three demonstration sites as part of the Judicial Oversight Demonstration project. The goal is to increase victim safety while holding offenders accountable. The report describes the pretrial strategies used, key aspects of their implementation, and lessons learned for other jurisdictions wishing to try similar innovations.
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DNA: Critical Issues for Those Who Work With Victims
(April 2007)
OVC, OVC Videos, 0 pages, NCJ 211970.
This 24-minute DVD raises awareness for victim advocates, criminal justice practitioners, and others who work with crime victims about the issues involved for those whose cases involve DNA evidence. The video highlights issues such as collection and preservation of evidence, the crime's impact on the victim, victim notification at points along the process, and victim involvement and participation in the process.
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Final Report on the Evaluation of the Judicial Oversight Demonstration: Executive Summary
(2007)
NIJ-Sponsored, Grant, 27 pages, NCJ 219386.
This paper presents a summation of the federally supported Judicial Oversight Demonstration (JOD) evaluation with findings from all three JOD sites (Wisconsin, Michigan, and Massachusetts). Highlights of key findings on the impact of the JOD are presented from three primary outcomes: victim well-being, offender accountability, and perceptions and revictimization.
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Use and Outcomes of Protection Orders by Battered Immigrant Women
(October 2006)
NIJ-Sponsored, Grant, 261 pages, NCJ 218255.
This study examined the decision-making factors, accessibility, and effectiveness of civil protection orders for immigrant women abused by their intimate partners in the United States.
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Voices of Victims: Financial Considerations
(October 2006)
OVC, 0 pages, NCJ 213806.
The Voices of Victims video series is a five-tape collection designed to educate criminal justice and social service professionals and the general public about victims' rights. Through these videos, you will discover information about the need for a constitutional amendment; financial assistance for victims of crime; victims' dealings with criminal justice professionals; victim notification rights; and the unique issues encountered in Indian Country.
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Voices of Victims: Notice and Basic Case Information
(October 2006)
OVC, Videotape, 0 pages, NCJ 213807.
The Voices of Victims video series is a five-tape collection designed to educate criminal justice and social service professionals and the general public about victims' rights. Through these videos, you will discover information about the need for a constitutional amendment; financial assistance for victims of crime; victims' dealings with criminal justice professionals; victim notification rights; and the unique issues encountered in Indian Country.
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Voices of Victims: Constitutional Amendment: Balancing the Scales
(October 2006)
OVC, 0 pages, NCJ 213808.
The Voices of Victims video series is a five-tape collection designed to educate criminal justice and social service professionals and the general public about victims' rights. Through these videos, you will discover information about the need for a constitutional amendment; financial assistance for victims of crime; victims' dealings with criminal justice professionals; victim notification rights; and the unique issues encountered in Indian Country.
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Voices of Victims: Criminal Justice Professionals
(October 2006)
OVC, Videotape, 0 pages, NCJ 213809.
The Voices of Victims video series is a five-tape collection designed to educate criminal justice and social service professionals and the general public about victims' rights. Through these videos, you will discover information about the need for a constitutional amendment; financial assistance for victims of crime; victims' dealings with criminal justice professionals; victim notification rights; and the unique issues encountered in Indian Country.
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Voices of Victims: American Indian Issues and the Tribal and Criminal Justice System
(October 2006)
OVC, Videotape, 0 pages, NCJ 213810.
The Voices of Victims video series is a five-tape collection designed to educate criminal justice and social service professionals and the general public about victims' rights. Through these videos, you will discover information about the need for a constitutional amendment; financial assistance for victims of crime; victims' dealings with criminal justice professionals; victim notification rights; and the unique issues encountered in Indian Country.
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Providing Services to Victims Viewing a Trial at Multiple Locations
(September 2006)
OVC, 20 pages, NCJ 212293.
To help victims and survivors of mass violence and terrorism, some courts have ordered the closed-circuit transmission of trial proceedings to multiple locations so that victims may more easily participate in the trial process. This e-pub presents a protocol for providing standardized quality services in a safe haven environment to victims during the trial, sentencing, and other court proceedings of those involved in crimes of mass violence and terrorism.
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Serving Limited English Proficient (LEP) Battered Women: A National Survey of the Courts' Capacity to Provide Protection Orders
(June 2006)
NIJ-Sponsored, Grant, 209 pages, NCJ 216072.
This federally supported study explored the capacity of Limited English Proficient (LEP) petitioners, specifically battered women to receive orders of protection.
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Elder Abuse Fatality Review Teams: A Replication Manual
(June 2005)
OVC-Sponsored, 201 pages, NCJ 210901.
Developed by the American Bar Association and funded by OVC, this publication provides guidance to communities interested in establishing similar teams. Elder abuse fatality review teams review deaths caused by or related to elder abuse and can improve the response of community agencies to elder abuse victims. This document is available electronically from ABA's Commission on Law and Aging (http://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_aging.html).
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Victim-Oriented Multidisciplinary Responses to Statutory Rape: Training Guide
(2000)
OVC, OVC Training Guidebooks, 36 pages, NCJ 178237.
This guidebook raises the various problems law enforcement, prosecutors, and victim service providers encounter in statutory rape cases and identifies promising practices for dealing with them.
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Breaking the Cycle of Violence: Recommendations to Improve the Criminal Justice System Response to Child Victims and Witnesses
(June 1999)
OVC, OVC Others, 32 pages, NCJ 176983.
This monograph describes the best practices and programs that focus on the most effective response to child victims and child witnesses by all those who work in our criminal justice system.
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Children Exposed to Violence: Criminal Justice Resources
(1999)
OVC, Fact Sheet, OVC Others, 12 pages, NCJ 176984.
This bulletin is a companion piece to the OVC monograph "Breaking the Cycle of Violence: Recommendations to Improve the Criminal Justice Response to Child Victims and Witnesses". It provides information about the resources, tools, and services available to improve our individual and collective response to children who face crime and violence in their lives.
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Improving Tribal/Federal Prosecution of Child Sexual Abuse Cases Through Agency Cooperation
(1998)
OVC, Bulletin, 7 pages, NCJ 172877.
This bulletin encourages close cooperation between tribal and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure effective investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases. Employing multiagency protocols and teams, for instance, helps address the jurisdictional overlap and confusion in oversight that often leads to multiple investigations and child interviews, which result in unnecessary victim trauma.
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I'm Going to Federal Court with Mark & Julie (For Children Ten Years and Up)
(1997)
OVC, 0 pages, NCJ 157156.
This activity book includes pages to color, games, puzzles, and information to teach child witnesses about the court experience they will face.
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Civil Protection Orders: Victims' Views on Effectiveness
(1997)
NIJ, NIJ Research Preview, FS 000191.
This NIJ Preview concludes that victims' views on the effectiveness of protection orders vary with how accessible the courts are for victims and how well established the links are between public and private services and support resources for victims.
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Learning All About Court With "BJ": An Activity Book for Children Going To Federal or Tribal Court
(1996)
OVC, 40 pages, NCJ 167252.
This activity book contains games, puzzles, and information designed to instruct children on the jobs performed by tribal and federal court personnel.
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Resource Guidelines: Improving Court Practice in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases
(1995)
OJJDP-Sponsored, 170 pages, NCJ 156842.
These guidelines aim to set forth the essential elements of properly conducted family court proceedings in cases involved child abuse and neglect by describing family court functions, outlining the efficient maintenance of court calendars, explaining court staffing and organizational issues, and clarifying associated costs with these procedures.
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