Other Victims Services Links

New National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline

A new study from the Crimes Against Children Research Center found that four percent of youths who surf the Internet are asked to submit a sexual picture of themselves. The disturbing results of this important study, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, also address an increase in online bullying and harassment. You can access this study at: http://www.unh.edu/ccrc/pdf/CV155.pdf.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children offers valuable resources to combat online sexual exploitation of children. These include "Think Before You Post" and "Don't Believe the Type" for teens, and "Help Delete Online Predators" for parents. This is important information that can be included in all public awareness resources, or through links from your website to NCMEC's website. You can download these guides at: http://www.ncmec.org/.

The Mary Byron Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2008 Celebrating Solutions Awards program, a $10,000 cash prize to institutions that demonstrate an innovative approach to confronting and solving domestic violence. The awards are open to non-profit or government-based programs that have been operating for a minimum of three years and specifically address the issue of domestic violence. Nomination materials are available on the foundation's web site at http://www.marybyronfoundation.org/work_solutions.html.

Annual Crime Numbers Released
"Criminal Victimization, 2003" (12 pp.) (NCJ 205455).
This report presents estimates of national levels and rates of personal and property victimization for the year 2003. (BJS)
Access full text at:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/cv03.htm

Intimate Partner Violence in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods
"When Violence Hits Home: How Economics and Neighborhood Play a Role" (12 pp.) (NCJ 205004) discusses who is most at risk and details the role that economic policies and employment practices might play in reducing the risk of intimate violence. (NIJ)
Access full text at:
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/205004.pdf

OJJDP Fact Sheet Describes Formula Grants Program
"OJJDP Formula Grants Program Overview" (2 pp.) (FS 200402) describes the Formula Grants Program, which supports state and local delinquency prevention efforts and juvenile justice system improvements. The Fact Sheet notes the eligibility requirements, program areas, award process, and regulations. (OJJDP)
Access full text at:
http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org/Publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=11832

"On-line Victimization: A Report on the Nation's Youth" has been produced by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and University of New Hampshire's Crimes Against Children Research Center. This groundbreaking national survey of 1,501 youth aged 10 to 17 documented their use of the Internet and experiences while online including unwanted exposure to sexual solicitation, sexual material, and harassment. The 62-page publication includes recommendations to help make the Internet safer for children. You can download the full document at
http://www.missingkids.com/en_US/publications/NC62.pdf (which also contains information for how to order a paper copy at a reasonable price). This is an EXCELLENT publication -- highly recommended by MMM for those of you who address child exploitation and internet crimes!

Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence
The Office for Victims of Crime Web site provides a variety of resources for victims of domestic violence and service providers who help these victims. (OVC)
For more information, visit:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/

Upcoming Training Opportunities From OVC
Register now for OVC TTAC's upcoming workshops: Leadership in Victim Services, October 27-29 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Sexual Assault Advocate/Counselor Training, November 16-17 in Nashville, Tennessee. These workshops help victim service professionals build technical skills and enhance knowledge of victim service issues. (OVC)
For more information, visit:
http://www.ovcttac.org/pdfs/OVCTrainCalFallWinter2004.pdf