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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.

Welcome Message and JJRA Update  Caren Harp, OJJDP Administrator, welcomes attendees and helps state representatives understand the new requirements under the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018 (JJRA) at the SRAD National Training Conference in Kansas City, MO on September 24-26, 2019. Video run time: 14:18 min.

Youth Waiver to Adult Court Overview  Caren Harp, OJJDP Administrator, provides an overview of the waiver and transfer provision of the Juvenile Justice Reform Act (JJRA) and states’ responsibilities under the section at the 2019 State Relations and Assistance Division’s (SRAD) National Training Conference. Video run time: 31:27 min.

Caren Harp, OJJDP Administrator, January/February 2020 Video Message  The Administrator discusses the vital role mentoring can play in ensuring a brighter future for our nation's youth. Students who meet regularly with their mentors are 52 percent less likely than their peers to skip a day of school, 46 percent less likely to start using illegal drugs, and 55 percent more likely to enroll in college. Video run time: 2:46 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 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.

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.