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NEW FUNDING: @OJPNIJ is seeking applications for its Research on the Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults funding opportunity. Deadlines: 5/19/26 and 5/26/26. Apply: https://t.co/OM3lrBWmMU

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NEW | @OJPNIJ announces funding to conduct research and evaluation projects examining a broad range of topics to reduce violence against women.

To learn more about the FY25 Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women funding opportunity, click here: https://t.co/6LVfYFeno0

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#DYK that 500k+ individuals were reported missing in the United States last year?
To help resolve these cases, investigators use the @OJPNIJ funded Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). Learn more about #NamUs here: https://t.co/HEdcMYFukP #NationalMissingPersonsDay

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Help raise awareness for resources available to child victims of #humantrafficking during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month by visiting @OJPOJJDP’s Human Trafficking Resources webpage: https://t.co/HggPTP2HGa #EndTrafficking #NSHTPM

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All victims of #humantrafficking deserve to feel safe and supported. Quality care, compassionate responses, and essential services can help them recover. To access resources to help victims and survivors receive the assistance they need click here: https://t.co/iUB5LERRIA #NSHTPM

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NOW AVAILABLE | @BJSgov releases Human Trafficking Data Collection Activities, 2025. This report includes data on victim service providers, law enforcement, prosecution and adjudication, and corrections. To view the full report, please visit the website: https://t.co/j561432tZn

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Listen to this @OJPNIJ podcast episode to learn how we can help prevent human trafficking and discover when it has occurred. #EndHumanTrafficking #NSHTPM https://t.co/A4r4pvofEq

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New #OJPFunding! FY25 The Kevin and Avonte Program: Reducing Injury and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities funding opportunity is now open! @grantsdotgov and JustGrants applications are due by Feb. 20. and Feb. 27. https://t.co/lv21oSlmh1

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Join us in recognizing National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month by learning about what #humantrafficking is, the resources that are available to those working in the field, and how you can help raise awareness about this issue #NSHTPM https://t.co/Ov0f1dsl92

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There is no single profile of a #humantrafficking victim. To learn more about this issue and help raise awareness for National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, visit the @OJPOVC website: https://t.co/Ov0f1dsl92

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Human trafficking is a crime that involves the exploitation of a person for the purpose of compelled sex or labor. Learn more about this issue during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: https://t.co/Ov0f1dsSYA #EndTrafficking #NSHTPM

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On the latest #JusticeToday podcast episode, we discuss the findings of a comprehensive scan of #guardianship abuse and fraud in the U.S.: https://t.co/jizAqgoDkS

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❌Assumption: Ads for minor victims of sex trafficking usually list their ages between 18 & 23.

✔️Fact: A stated age of under 23 was NOT a significant predictor of trafficking.

Learn what other online #SexTrafficking assumptions research has challenged: https://t.co/vjHQie8Yf6

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Victims of human trafficking play a key role in the investigation & prosecution of traffickers, but the quality of their interviews can impact the information they disclose. View best practices for #police to address victims’ needs: https://t.co/ofIwljFj0f #HumanTrafficking

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What is the difference between a #guardian and a #conservator? NIJ’s Term of the Month provides a good starting point, clarifying the responsibilities of guardians, who may need them & the potential harms adults with guardians may be vulnerable to. https://t.co/cZpUZYofo6

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An NIJ-supported study by @JIRNinfo found many long-held beliefs regarding #SexTrafficking indicators in online escort ads were not valid.

Review the findings and download an investigation practice guide:  https://t.co/vjHQie8Yf6

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Many have heard of high-profile conservatorship cases, like #FreeBritney. But how common is #GuardianshipAbuse in the U.S.?

Learn more in the latest episode of the #JusticeToday podcast: https://t.co/jizAqgoDkS

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Human trafficking response practitioners and survivors can benefit from research. Each January, we highlight the latest findings developed across the field and in local communities. From prevention to prosecution, get resources to help to #EndTrafficking: https://t.co/eLWQtSyIAu