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Vicarious trauma

The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit – An Evidence-informed Resource For Organizations

September 2018

Participants will learn about the Vicarious Trauma Organizational Readiness Guide (VT-ORG), an evidence-informed assessment of an organization’s current capacity to address vicarious trauma.

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on September 13, 2018.

Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Victim Services

May 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic had a detrimental impact on communities across the nation and significantly affected various aspects of individuals’ lives. One of the negative impacts was an increase in gender-based violence accompanied by shifting barriers to accessing services and support. Victims and victim service providers faced various challenges dealing with the increase in need for services, navigating barriers to help-seeking, and addressing logistical issues.

Transforming Correctional Culture and Climate

Date Published
April 11, 2024

Borrowing from innovations abroad, U.S. correctional facilities are piloting more humane living environments that are grounded in principles of restorative justice to support rehabilitation and enhance safety for all who work and reside in them.

TECHBeat, November 2019

Date Published
November 2019
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Program/Project Evaluation

TECHBeat, May 2018

Journal
Techbeat
Date Published
May 2018
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Program/Project Description