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OVC tribal grantees and those seeking OVC grant funding are invited to learn about direct and indirect costs. This webinar recording covers: how to create a cost allocation plan and why they are important, criteria to determine if a cost is allowable (direct or indirect), and steps to prepare an indirect cost rate proposal.

Youth State Advisory Group (SAG)  Interviews at the 2019 State Relations and Assistance Division’s (SRAD) National Training Conference with youth members of state advisory groups (SAGs) on the importance of incorporating youth voices and perspectives within SAGs. Video run time: 4:48 min.

Training for Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) grantees and program team members focused on performance measures, how to report them in the Performance Measurement Tool (PMT) System, and how the information is used. Common reporting challenges were reviewed. Video run time: 10:40 min.

Grantees and applicants are invited to learn how an effective and efficient financial management system enables accurate, current, and complete disclosure of financial information while providing oversight and protection of federal funds.

Discussion about how the law enforcement culture of not showing weakness might deter some officers from getting help if they are suffering from mental health issues. The subject matter experts recommend listening to officers and conveying that it’s okay to express emotions. Video run time: 2:22 min.

Discussion about the importance of practitioners and researchers working together to study the effects of stress and trauma on law enforcement. The speakers note how the partnership can ensure that all stakeholders are involved, make the data more usable and understandable, and create a synergy of practical experience and vetted academic foundations. Video run time: 1:27 min.

Panelists provide their opinions on what they hope people will take away from the seminar. These takeaways are managing officer expectations at the academy level for the stress and trauma that they could face on the job and sharing research resources on officer resiliency with law enforcement agencies. Video run time: 2:06 min.

Speakers: John Violanti, research professor at University at Buffalo’s School of Public Health and Health Professions; Wendy Stiver, major at the Dayton (Ohio) Police Department.

Research professionals discuss what they believe law enforcement leadership should focus on when dealing with officer health and wellness. This includes identifying trauma and warning signs for suicide, utilizing a “preventive maintenance” approach to the health and wellness of officers, and finding ways that can help officers deal with everyday stressors. Video run time: 2:13 min.

Bullying prevention is an important aspect of school safety. During this webinar, co-sponsored by NIJ and the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention, renowned bullying prevention researchers will share information schools can use to address bullying. This information will include helping teachers respond to bullying in the classroom and giving students who see bullying tools to take action to address it. Video run time: 1 hour 41 min.

This webinar provides an in-depth look at the challenges many communities face and shares real-world experiences in developing Police-Mental Health Collaboration (PMHC) programs to address them. Video run time: 2 hours 12 min.