If You're a Victim of Crime, Help is Available
This 2.5-minute video describes the help that is available for victims of crime by recognizing the effects of crime, identifying certain victims' rights that are guaranteed in most states, and describing services available from state victim compensation and assistance programs. If you or someone you know is a victim of a crime, there are resources. Visit www.ovc.gov/help for more information.
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2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Theme Video: Effect Change
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Building More Reliable Forensic Sciences (Part Two)
The scientific basis of several aspects of forensic evidence was first called into question by the 2009 National Research Council report. That report had an immediate impact on law enforcement, crime labs, courtrooms, and the broader scientific community.
Marlon Chamberlain and "Permanent Punishments"
Propelling Change: A Prosecutor Call to Action - Sherry Boston
Explore how prosecutors across the country are fostering connections to community-based care and supporting behavioral health diversion opportunities.
Sherry Boston, District Attorney, DeKalb County, GA
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NIJ Director Nancy La Vigne, Ph.D. and BJS Director Alexis R. Piquero, Ph.D. Conversations
Director of the National Institute of Justice Nancy La Vigne, Ph.D., and Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics Alex Piquero, Ph.D., discuss important topics, programs and initiatives related to reentry and recidivism.
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The 54th Mile Project
What is Community Violence Intervention?
Grantees of the Community-Based Violence Intervention Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) discuss what community violence interventions mean to them and how these strategies are benefiting their neighborhoods.
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Building More Reliable Forensic Sciences (Part One)
The scientific basis of several aspects of forensic evidence was first called into question by the 2009 National Research Council report. That report had an immediate impact on law enforcement, crime labs, courtrooms, and the broader scientific community.
A Leg Up: NIJ’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program
NIJ Director Dr. Nancy La Vigne joins the show to interview Dr. Marie Garcia, Director of NIJ’s Criminal Justice Systems Division and a former NIJ graduate research fellow. They discuss the application process, Marie’s experience as a fellow while at Temple University, and advice for future applicants.
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