Join the Freedom Network USA Anti-Trafficking Conference March 26-27! Connect with experts, survivors & advocates. Learn more & register: freedomnetworkusa.org/training/confe… #FreedomNetworkUSA #AntiTrafficking #HumanTraffickingAwareness

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 : giffords.org/lawcenter/repo… #CenterForVictimResearch #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensSafety

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/regist… #CenterForVictimResearch #iMPRoVE #VictimServices

🌟new blog!🌟 Cutting federal funding for victim services jeopardizes Americans’ safety ⁦ASC Division of Victimology⁩ ⁦ASC Division on Feminist Criminology(formerly DWC)⁩ ⁦ACJS Victimology⁩ ⁦Center for Victim Research⁩ ⁦Urban Institute⁩ #victimadvocacy #victims #victimservices urban.org/urban-wire/cut…

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/resiliencecon/ #ResilienceCon #TraumaRecovery

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=4eRKpP… #ParticipatoryActionResearch #CommunityEngagement #CenterForVictimResearch

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-for-sol… #ChildAbusePrevention #TraumaInformed #CenterForVictimResearch

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=dGlsz8… #ScienceOfHope #Resilience #CenterForVictimResearch

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/Oka… #NCVRW #VictimsRights #CenterForVictimResearch

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-webinar… #SurvivorSupport #DigitalHotlines

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.org/server/api/cor… #NCVRW #VictimCompensation #CenterForVictimResearch

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/regist… #CommunityViolencePrevention #GunViolence

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/pdf/10.100… #SexualAssaultAwareness #PTSD #CenterForVictimResearch

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

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-content/upl… Access the collection: justiceresearch.dspacedirect.org/collections/10… #CenterForVictimResearch #CommunitySupport #CVRCommunity

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/10.117… #ChildAbusePrevention #CSAprevention #CenterForVictimResearch

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

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

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-l… #VictimsRights #CrimeVictimLaw

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=9aSvZu… #GunViolencePrevention #FastFacts #PublicSafety