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Center for Victim Research
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The Center for Victim Research is a one-stop shop for victim service providers and researchers to connect and share knowledge
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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
5 Fast Facts: Gun Violence in the United States
YouTube video by JH Center for Gun Violence Solutions
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April 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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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
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
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April 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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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
April 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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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 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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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
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April 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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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
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April 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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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
International Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Forging New Pathways. Online registration by Cvent
A 3-day conference highlighting promising practices and emerging issues to effectively respond to gender-based crimes in all of our communities.
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April 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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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
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...
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April 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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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
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...
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April 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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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
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April 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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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
VIPR WEBINAR SERIES
Join us for Monthly Seminars about Violence and Injury Prevention
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April 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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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
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April 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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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
Science of Hope: An introduction for victim service providers
YouTube video by Center for Victim Research
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April 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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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
All In For Solutions – All in 4 Kids
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April 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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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
April 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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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
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...
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April 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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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
March 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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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
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.
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March 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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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
Human Trafficking Conference | Training | Freedom Network USA
Freedom Network USA holds an annual conference to discuss the unique issues behind human trafficking, sex trafficking, and child trafficking.
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March 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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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
March 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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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
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March 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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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
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March 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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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
March 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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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
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...
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March 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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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
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March 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM