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[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

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: https://t.co/116V2oeEaa
#GunViolencePrevention #FastFacts #PublicSafety

[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

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: https://t.co/P8rtlY7Jv2
#VictimsRights #CrimeVictimLaw

[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

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

[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

iMPRoVE measures outcomes and service quality for all types of victim and survivor services. Learn more about this free tool at https://t.co/GCqNK828zi.

#VictimServices #OutcomeData #iMPRoVE

[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This review shows stronger parental involvement can improve CSA prevention efforts and child safety.
Read more: https://t.co/KTIaYSHNtr
#ChildAbusePrevention #CSAprevention #CenterForVictimResearch

[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

Have victim research instruments or logic models to share? Submit them to CVR’s collection along with your tips for future use.

Submit: https://t.co/FQPVo3P07b

Access the collection: https://t.co/bxw9xorKSB

#CenterForVictimResearch #CommunitySupport #CVRCommunity

[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

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: https://t.co/E7jQPR0dJr
#GenderBasedViolence #SexualAssaultAwareness #DomesticViolencePrevention

[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

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: https://t.co/b7k7sUqiVx
#SexualAssaultAwareness #PTSD #CenterForVictimResearch

[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

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: https://t.co/PLf75cmxaV
#CommunityViolencePrevention #GunViolence

[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

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: https://t.co/JkOQgFQQnK
#NCVRW #VictimCompensation #CenterForVictimResearch

[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

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: https://t.co/mTz1Mq4TkH
#SurvivorSupport #DigitalHotlines

[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

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: https://t.co/NyEqjQP1hp
#NCVRW #VictimsRights #CenterForVictimResearch

[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

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: https://t.co/m0D49QHymX
#ScienceOfHope #Resilience #CenterForVictimResearch

[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

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: https://t.co/jPTgpNQza0
#ChildAbusePrevention #TraumaInformed #CenterForVictimResearch

[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

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: https://t.co/ISfb8xYaKN
#ParticipatoryActionResearch #CommunityEngagement #CenterForVictimResearch

[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

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: https://t.co/amYe2ASagb #ResilienceCon #TraumaRecovery

[Emily Steiner Wright @steiner_wright]

🌟new blog!🌟 Cutting federal funding for victim services jeopardizes Americans’ safety
⁦@ascdov1⁩ ⁦@ASCFemCrim⁩ ⁦@ACJS_VS⁩ ⁦@VictimResearch⁩ ⁦@urbaninstitute⁩
#victimadvocacy #victims #victimservices https://t.co/enfE4u8sFQ

[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

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: https://t.co/tnRHFzZLjr

#CenterForVictimResearch #iMPRoVE #VictimServices

[Center for Victim Research @VictimResearch]

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_org : https://t.co/IH6cTmWyPL
#CenterForVictimResearch #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensSafety

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Join the Freedom Network USA Anti-Trafficking Conference March 26-27! Connect with experts, survivors & advocates. Learn more & register: https://t.co/cDJ1Rlfsvv
#FreedomNetworkUSA #AntiTrafficking #HumanTraffickingAwareness