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Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch

The Center for Victim Research is a one-stop shop for victim service providers and researchers to connect and share knowledge (RTs ≠ endorsements)

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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: youtube.com/watch?v=9aSvZuq0… #GunViolencePrevention #FastFacts #PublicSafety

5 Fast Facts: Gun Violence in the United States

Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions director of researc...

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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-law-c… #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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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
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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 improve-tool.org. #VictimServices #OutcomeData #iMPRoVE
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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… #ChildAbusePrevention #CSAprevention #CenterForVictimResearch
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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-conten… Access the collection: justiceresearch.dspacedirect… #CenterForVictimResearch #CommunitySupport #CVRCommunity
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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 & register: web.cvent.com/event/eaff7760… #GenderBasedViolence #SexualAssaultAwareness #DomesticViolencePrevention
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This study explores links between sexual assault, PTSD symptoms, & binge drinking—highlighting the need for targeted interventions for young adults. Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… #SexualAssaultAwareness #PTSD #CenterForVictimResearch
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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… #CommunityViolencePrevention #GunViolence
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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… #NCVRW #VictimCompensation #CenterForVictimResearch
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Join the Texas VIPR Center 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: eventbrite.com/e/vipr-webina… #SurvivorSupport #DigitalHotlines

VIPR WEBINAR SERIES

Join us for Monthly Seminars about Violence and Injury Prevention

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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/… #NCVRW #VictimsRights #CenterForVictimResearch
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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: youtube.com/watch?v=dGlsz8yL… #ScienceOfHope #Resilience #CenterForVictimResearch

Science of Hope: An introduction for victim service providers

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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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-fo… #ChildAbusePrevention #TraumaInformed #CenterForVictimResearch
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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: youtube.com/watch?v=4eRKpPI9… #ParticipatoryActionResearch #CommunityEngagement #CenterForVictimResearch
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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/resili… #ResilienceCon #TraumaRecovery

ResilienceCon

ResilienceCon is an international conference that offers opportunities to interact with colleagues who are interested in strengths-based approaches to understanding, preventing, and responding to...

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🌟new blog!🌟 Cutting federal funding for victim services jeopardizes Americans’ safety ⁦@ascdov1⁩ ⁦@ASCFemCrim⁩ ⁦@ACJS_VS⁩ ⁦@VictimResearch⁩ ⁦@urbaninstitute⁩ #victimadvocacy #victims #victimservices urban.org/urban-wire/cutting…

Cutting Federal Funding for Victim Service Providers Jeopardizes Americans’ Safety

Victim service providers are critical to protecting millions of people, but they’re already underfunded. Further funding cuts could have devastating effects …

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Want to measure impact of your victim services? Starting today, 3 PM ET the iMPRoVE webinar is your chance to learn how this free tool helps providers collect data-driven insights from survivors. Join: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #CenterForVictimResearch #iMPRoVE #VictimServices
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Gun violence deeply impacts women, both as direct victims & as those experiencing trauma from violence against loved ones. Women of color face disproportionate risks. Learn more @GIFFORDS_org : giffords.org/lawcenter/repor… #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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Join the Freedom Network USA Anti-Trafficking Conference March 26-27! Connect with experts, survivors & advocates. Learn more & register: freedomnetworkusa.org/traini… #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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