Law Enforcement-based Victim Services
January 17, 2024
February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024
Incorporating Victim Services Into Agency Responses and Practices
Discussion of services provided by victim services personnel that align with sworn personnel responsibilities.
February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024
Identifying Roles and Responsibilities of Victim Services
Discussion of the role and parameters for victim services personnel that includes models of service provision and partnerships.
April 18, 2024
February 29, 2024
April 18, 2024
Understanding and Implementing Victim Services Documentation Practices
Discussion of the role and parameters for victim services personnel that includes jurisdiction-specific statutes and documentation practices.
May 30, 2024
Septemper 24,2024 - Thursday, 1p ET
April 18, 2024
Assessing Agency Readiness for Incorporating Victim Services
Discussion of considerations when starting a victim services unit that includes agency readiness and setting clear expectations.
August 1, 2024 - Thursday, 1p ET
Septemper 24,2024 - Thursday, 1p ET
Septemper 24,2024 - Thursday, 1p ET
Strategic Planning for Sustainable Victim Services
Discussion of considerations when starting a victim services unit that includes agency policies, communication, and staff development as part of ongoing strategic planning.
Septemper 24,2024 - Thursday, 1p ET
Septemper 24,2024 - Thursday, 1p ET
Septemper 24,2024 - Thursday, 1p ET
Essential Training for Effective Incorporation of Victim Services
Discussion of essential training to prepare all agency personnel for victim services incorporation.
October 17, 2024 - Thursday 1p ET
October 17, 2024 - Thursday 1p ET
October 17, 2024 - Thursday 1p ET
Using Research to Enhance the Incorporation of Victim Services
Discussion of current research efforts around law enforcement-based victim services.
December 5, 2024 - Thursday 3p ET
October 17, 2024 - Thursday 1p ET
October 17, 2024 - Thursday 1p ET
Ask Us Anything About Effective Incorporation of Victim Services
Open discussion about incorporating victim services personnel and services into agency response efforts.
Law Enforcement-based Victim Services
March 11, 2025 - Tuesday, 1P ET
March 11, 2025 - Tuesday, 1P ET
March 11, 2025 - Tuesday, 1P ET
Considerations for Recruitment and Retention of VSU Personnel
Securing qualified and suitable candidates for law enforcement-based victim services positions is an essential component of effective agency responses to victims and co-victims of crime.
April 22, 2025 - Tuesday, 1P ET
March 11, 2025 - Tuesday, 1P ET
March 11, 2025 - Tuesday, 1P ET
Incorporating Interns and Volunteers into VSU Responsibilities
Interns and volunteers can positively contribute to law enforcement-based victim services through meaningful opportunities, assignment of suitable tasks, and active oversight.
May 22, 2025 - Thursday, 1p ET
March 11, 2025 - Tuesday, 1P ET
June 26, 2025 - Thursday, 1p ET
VSU Supervision Considerations and Strategies
Selection of the direct supervisor for law enforcement-based victim services personnel has cascading effects on services to victims and co-victims, operational decisions, and planning for VSU expansion.
June 26, 2025 - Thursday, 1p ET
August 28, 2025 - Thursday, 1p ET
June 26, 2025 - Thursday, 1p ET
Developing Policies for Effective Response to Victims and Co-Victims
Policies contribute to comprehensive training, accountability efforts, and elevation of victim-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive responses and practices.
July 31, 2025 - Thursday, 1p ET
August 28, 2025 - Thursday, 1p ET
August 28, 2025 - Thursday, 1p ET
Practical Access to Victims' Rights
Victims and co-victims have unique experiences and desires for engagement with the justice system. Ensuring practical access to victims' rights during law enforcement contact can be an effective gateway to meeting their unique needs.
August 28, 2025 - Thursday, 1p ET
August 28, 2025 - Thursday, 1p ET
August 28, 2025 - Thursday, 1p ET
VSU Response to Victims and Co-Victims of Violent Crime
Law enforcement-based victim services contribute to effective responses that address the rights and needs of victims and co-victims of violent crime and can enhance collaborative strategies that support community trust.