National Criminal Justice Reference Service NCJRS is administered by the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice JUSTICE INFORMATION April 15, 2007 Volume 13, Number 8. Access this issue online at: http://www.ncjrs.gov/justinfo/Apr1507.html JUSTINFO, published the 1st and 15th of each month, highlights information from the NCJRS sponsoring agencies. ************************************************************************* CONTENTS Announcements - Addressing Challenges Faced by SARTs (OVC) - April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month (OAAG and OJJDP) - May 1 Is Law Day (OJJDP) - New Web Site Focuses on Trauma (BJA) Funding Opportunities - Apply for Weed and Seed Program (CCDO) - Bulletproof Vest Partnership Application Period Open (BJA) - Competitive Grant Open for Terrorism Prevention (BJA) - Funding Available for Analysis of Existing Data (NIJ) - Funding Available for Programming to Strengthen Communities (ONDCP) - Funding To Help Bomb Technicians (NIJ) - Graduate Research Fellowship Grant Available (NIJ) - Grant Available To Assist in Unsolved Crimes (NIJ) - Institutional Corrections Technology Solicitation Available (NIJ) - Research and Forensic Toxicology Grant Available (NIJ) Publications - Guide Examines Bank Robberies (COPS) - Interoperability Information Offered (NIJ) - Keeping Radio Transmissions Clear (NIJ) - New Resource Addresses Risky Facilities (COPS) - Publication Outlines Culture Building Strategies for Corrections (NIC) - Publication Presents Cellular Digital Packet Data Alternatives (NIJ) - Report Finds Decline in Youth Substance Abuse (OJJDP) Other Resources - More Drug Offenders Being Sentenced to Prison (BJS) Conferences and Trainings - CCDO To Hold Annual Conference in August (CCDO) - Multitrack Training Supports Graduated Sanctions (OJJDP) - NIJ To Hold Annual Conference (NIJ) - Training Conference To Address Drug Court Issues (OJJDP) ************************************************************************* *** Announcements *** Addressing Challenges Faced by SARTs To observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month, join an OVC Web Forum session to discuss the challenges faced by sexual assault response teams (SARTs). Dr. Ledray, founder of the Sexual Assault Resource Service, and Elise Turner, Education Coordinator for the Mississippi Coalition Against Sexual Assault, will cohost the discussion on April 26, 2007, at 2 p.m. ET. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ovcproviderforum ============================================================ April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month The 24th annual National Child Abuse Prevention Month was commemorated during an OJP event that included presentations by Assistant Attorney General Regina B. Schofield, Dr. Sharon Cooper, and Dr. David Finkelhor. Program goals include reaffirming the commitment to improve and expand national efforts to serve child victims and meet their special needs. (OAAG and OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/03/20070327-6.html http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/whatsnew/childabuseprevention.htm ============================================================ May 1 Is Law Day In 1961, Congress first designated May 1 as Law Day. The theme for this year's celebration is "Liberty Under Law: Empowering Youth, Assuring Democracy." The American Bar Association offers a number of resources designed to enhance Law Day's observance, including a Planning Guide. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.abanet.org/publiced/lawday/2007/home.shtml http://www.abanet.org/publiced/lawday/theme2007.shtml http://www.abanet.org/publiced/lawday/2007/guide/guide.shtml ============================================================ New Web Site Focuses on Trauma The National Center for Trauma-Informed Care has launched its new Web site, designed to help publicly funded health and human service systems integrate trauma-informed approaches and interventions into their programs to improve efficacy and outcomes. Addressing trauma is essential for the growth and recovery of survivors of violence and trauma. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/nctic/ ************************************************************************* *** Funding Opportunities *** Apply for Weed and Seed Program Notice of intent deadline: May 31, 2007 Application deadline: August 30, 2007 CCDO is accepting applications for the FY 2008 Weed and Seed Communities Competitive Program. This initiative is a comprehensive approach to law enforcement, crime prevention, and neighborhood restoration; it is intended for designated areas with persistent high levels of serious violent crime and corresponding social problems. (CCDO) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ccdo/ws/2008guideln.html ============================================================ Bulletproof Vest Partnership Application Period Open Application deadline: April 30, 2007 The Bulletproof Vest Partnership, created by the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998, is a unique U.S. Department of Justice initiative designed to provide a critical resource to State and local law enforcement. Apply for funds to cover 50 percent of the costs of vests. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bvpbasi/ https://vests.ojp.gov/login/login.jsp?openSections=01&titleGraphic=bvp&level1=Login&level2= ============================================================ Competitive Grant Open for Terrorism Prevention Application deadline: May 10, 2007 BJA is seeking applicants for the State and Local Terrorism Prevention Training and Technical Assistance Program. Eligible candidates will provide counter-terror training and technical assistance to State, local, and tribal law enforcement, among other requirements. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07TerrorismPrevSol.pdf ============================================================ Funding Available for Analysis of Existing Data Application deadline: July 16, 2007 NIJ seeks applications for Funding for the Analysis of Existing Data. Proposals should either replicate previous findings or, preferably, extend research by testing new hypotheses with existing data. Analysis of crime trends within a city, metropolitan area, or region that explores why crime is more prevalent in some areas is of particular interest. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000792.pdf ============================================================ Funding Available for Programming to Strengthen Communities Application deadline: May 11, 2007 The Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Mentoring Program provides grant funds to existing DFC grantees (mentors) to support the development and/or expansion of new community coalitions (mentees) that are focused on strengthening communities and reducing substance abuse among youth. (ONDCP) For more information, visit: http://samhsa.gov/Grants/2007/SP_07_002.aspx ============================================================ Funding To Help Bomb Technicians Application deadline: April 30, 2007 NIJ is seeking applications for funding for Enhanced Tools for Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and Vehicle Borne IED Defeat, which will enhance the ability of law enforcement personnel to deal with the threat of IEDs and vehicle borne IEDs. This grant requires a thorough understanding of the problem and how it relates to the bomb technician. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000758.pdf ============================================================ Graduate Research Fellowship Grant Available Application deadline: May 14, 2007 NIJ is accepting applications from accredited U.S. universities for funding under the Graduate Research Fellowship 2008 program, which provides dissertation support to doctoral students undertaking independent research on issues related to crime and justice. Research areas of interest include law enforcement and policing, justice systems, corrections, courts, forensics, and international crime and justice. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000794.pdf ============================================================ Grant Available To Assist in Unsolved Crimes Application deadline: May 14, 2007 NIJ is seeking applicants under its Solving Cold Cases With DNA solicitation to identify, review, and prioritize cold cases involving serious or violent criminal offenses that could potentially be solved using DNA; process biological evidence that is reasonably expected to contain DNA; and perform DNA analyses on such biological evidence, including handling and screening. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000789.pdf ============================================================ Institutional Corrections Technology Solicitation Available Application deadline: April 30, 2007 NIJ requests applications for Institutional Corrections Technology research that addresses the needs of officials in corrections, probation and parole, and other agencies that collaborate with corrections agencies. Specific areas of interest include contraband detection; data analysis, integration, and sharing; alarm systems; identification and tracking; surveillance and monitoring; and protective apparel for officers. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000772.pdf ============================================================ Research and Forensic Toxicology Grant Available Application deadline: April 30, 2007 NIJ is seeking applications for a Research and Development in Forensic Toxicology grant that will enhance the analytical tools, technologies, and techniques used by crime laboratories for forensic toxicology. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000763.pdf ************************************************************************* *** Publications *** Guide Examines Bank Robberies "Bank Robbery" (NCJ 218074, 88 pp.) describes the problem of bank robberies, reviews factors that increase its risks, and reviews research and police practice-based responses. This guide will help law enforcement professionals analyze their local bank robbery problem. (COPS) For more information, visit: http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/files/ric/Publications/e03071267.pdf ============================================================ Interoperability Information Offered "Interoperability Gateways/Interconnects" (NCJ 217105, 4 pp.) discusses how interconnect systems, such as gateways, allow for voice interoperability between otherwise incompatible radio communications systems. It details how gateways work, provides key factors that can affect performance, outlines the steps to deploy a gateway, and addresses two primary aspects of gateway management. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/pubs-sum/217105.htm For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+217105&repro=0 ============================================================ Keeping Radio Transmissions Clear "Voice Encryption for Radios" (NCJ 217103, 2 pp.) presents an overview of the weaknesses unencrypted voice transmissions face and outlines how voice encryption helps ensure that voice transmissions are secure and accessible only by authorized personnel. The fact sheet also indicates the differences between managing a small versus a large network. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/pubs-sum/217103.htm For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+217103&repro=0 ============================================================ New Resource Addresses Risky Facilities "Understanding Risky Facilities" (NCJ 218075, 59 pp.) shows how the concept can aid problem-oriented policing efforts by providing answers to some key questions. This publication defines risky facilities, reveals how widespread they are, explains how they differ from hot spots, and assesses risk measurement among facilities. (COPS) For more information, visit: http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/files/ric/Publications/e02071462.pdf ============================================================ Publication Outlines Culture Building Strategies for Corrections "Building Culture Strategically: A Team Approach for Corrections" (ACCN 021749, 269 pp.) presents a model designed to produce higher quality work, build collaboration and interdependence, create safer and more secure environments, and, ultimately, help correctional facilities move strategically toward a more positive culture that will improve the quality of life for both staff and offenders. Not available from NCJRS. (NIC) For more information, visit: http://nicic.org/Library/021749 ============================================================ Publication Presents Cellular Digital Packet Data Alternatives Public safety agencies that use commercial cellular digital packet data (CDPD) will soon be required to migrate to another method of communication. "Migrating from Cellular Digital Packet Data" (NCJ 217104, 2 pp.) provides an overview of the obstacles that agencies will face during the CDPD phaseout and indicates factors that should be considered when migrating to a new service. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/pubs-sum/217104.htm For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+217104&repro=0 ============================================================ Report Finds Decline in Youth Substance Abuse The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released "State Estimates of Substance Use from the 2004–2005 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health." The report provides State estimates for 23 measures of substance use and mental health problems. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k5state/toc.cfm ************************************************************************* *** Other Resources *** More Drug Offenders Being Sentenced to Prison The BJS Drugs & Crime Facts Web page is a summary of the latest statistics about drug-related crimes, law enforcement, courts, and corrections in the United States. Updates on pretrial release, prosecution, and adjudication are now available. (BJS) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/dcf/contents.htm http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/dcf/ptrpa.htm ************************************************************************* *** Conferences and Trainings *** CCDO To Hold Annual Conference in August The CCDO national conference will be held on August 20-23, 2007, in Detroit, Michigan. Communities from across the country will celebrate accomplishments in crime control and reduction and build on community partnerships. Visit CCDO's Web site for more information. (CCDO) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ccdo/welcome_flash.html ============================================================ Multitrack Training Supports Graduated Sanctions On May 8-11, 2007, in Brooklyn, New York, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, with support from OJJDP, will hold Graduated Sanctions in Juvenile Justice: A National Training. Marilyn Roberts, OJJDP Deputy Administrator for Programs, will serve as keynote speaker. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjfcj.org/content/view/968/347/ ============================================================ NIJ To Hold Annual Conference For 14 years, the NIJ Conference has showcased what works, what does not work, and what is promising. This year's conference will be held July 23-25, 2007, in Arlington, Virginia, and will feature technology developments that increase public safety. The conference emphasizes benefits to researchers and practitioners who collaborate on policies and practices. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/events/nij_conference/welcome.html ============================================================ Training Conference To Address Drug Court Issues On June 13-16, 2007, in Washington, DC, the National Association of Drug Court Professionals will hold its Drug Court Training Conference. The conference will address issues relevant to adult, juvenile, family, and tribal courts. The preregistration deadline is May 18, 2007. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.nadcp.org/annual.html ************************************************************************* Ordering Instructions - Resources available for online ordering are noted with the reference "Order Online." 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