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Criminal Intelligence Coordinating Council
March 22, 2024
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COPS Report
Technology-Facilitated Violence
Published by the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office, this report begins with an overview of technology-facilitated violence (TFV) crimes, including definitions and examples of offenses. TFV such as doxing, swatting, or cyberstalking is a cybercrime that harms victims via use of the internet and mobile technology. The report presents tools to identify and measure the problem at a local level, as well as strategies for crime prevention and investigation. This publication was developed to assist state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) agencies in addressing these issues. It also includes data and resources to illustrate the complexity of cybercrimes and violence against vulnerable populations, with a focus on victim-centered response.
OVW Funding Opportunity
Fiscal Year 2024 Grants to Improve the Criminal Justice Response (ICJR) Program
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) released a solicitation for applications to fund efforts that assist state, local, and tribal governments, as well as courts, to improve the criminal justice response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking as serious violations of criminal law and to seek safety and autonomy for victims.
JustGrants Application Due Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 8:59 p.m., ET
JCH Webinar
Can We Do That? How to Ensure That You Have a Solid Social Media Policy
Hosted by the Justice Clearinghouse (JCH), this webinar highlights best practices for law enforcement social media policies. Social media policies can and should cover the breadth of what social media can do for each law enforcement agency. However, creating detailed policies and abiding by case law can be difficult. The webinar aims to aid agencies seeking to ensure that their policies are updated and relevant by reviewing example policies and best practices.
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m., ET
DHS Publication
Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2024
Published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), this publication addresses the responsible use of AI, recommends a governmentwide approach, and provides an overview of three lines of effort regarding the use of AI in the advancement of Homeland Security missions. Readers will be prompted to request access to the document or to log in to a Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) account.
OJJDP Webinar
Getting to the Heart of Youth Transformation—Strategies to Reduce Gang Violence in Juvenile Justice Settings
Funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and hosted by the National Gang Center (NGC), the Council of Juvenile Justice Administrators (CJJA), and the
Annie E. Casey Foundation, this webinar will highlight key considerations from the CJJA Toolkit: Gang Reduction Strategies for Juvenile Justice Facilities, describing how it can reaffirm or refine the work of juvenile justice practitioners and improve opportunities for young people involved in gang violence. The toolkit provides information, research, and resources on the nature of gang reduction and its implications on the work of juvenile justice agencies and practitioners.
As a result of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate the need for changes in custodial settings to better address the challenges associated with gang involvement.
- Access research and resources on effective strategies and promising practices to support youth involved with gangs in juvenile justice settings.
- Summarize practical considerations for improving gang reduction efforts in the juvenile justice system.
Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., ET
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This project was supported by Grant No. 2018-DP-BX-K021 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and the Office of Victims of Crime. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
