Victim services
A Practical Guide to Interviewing Potential Human Trafficking Victims
Researchers identified and described best practices for law enforcement interviewing of trafficking victims, based on the literature.
Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation: An Evaluability Assessment of the Love 146 Survivor Care Programs
Impact and Outcomes of a Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program in Columbia, SC
Early Intervention for Victims of Crime: Evaluation of Skills for Psychological Recovery
Evaluation of the Kings Against Violence Initiative's (KAVI) Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP)
Building the Capacity of Community-Facing Agencies to Implement Evidence-Based Practices
Coordinated Strangulation Incident Response Training for Law Enforcement Officers and Emergency Medical Personnel Lesson Plan
Evaluating Technology-Based Services for Victims of Crime
Three NIJ-funded evaluations enhance our understanding about the effectiveness of technology-based services for victims who experience crime and violence.
Human Trafficking Data Project
Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Victim Services
Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Victim Services
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.
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Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Victim Services
Unconventional Wisdom: Research Shakes Up Assumptions About Sex Trafficking Clues in Online Escort Ads
Scientific study finds that many widely recognized indicators of trafficking in online escort ads are likely not reliable. Research also produces new practice guide.
In Their Own Words: Challenges and Successes for Victim Service Providers During Covid-19
Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Victim Service Provision: Recommendations for VSPs to Mitigate Future Service Disruption
Understanding the Trafficking of Children for the Purposes of Labor in the United States
Webinar Transcript: NIJ FY 2024 Research and Evaluation on Youth Justice Topics
This webinar will provide an overview of the NIJ FY 2024 Research and Evaluation on Youth Justice Topics solicitation. In collaboration with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NIJ seeks applications for research and evaluation projects that inform policy and practice in the field of...