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JUSTICE INFORMATION
March 01, 2007 Volume 13, Number 5. Access this issue online at: 
http://www.ncjrs.gov/justinfo/Mar0107.html

JUSTINFO, published the 1st and 15th of each month, highlights information
from the NCJRS sponsoring agencies.


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CONTENTS

Announcements
 - Best Practices for Coping With Vicarious Trauma (OVC)
 - Guidelines To Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse (ONDCP)

Funding Opportunities
 - BJA Seeks Anti-Gang Training Provider (BJA)
 - BJS Seeks Technical Assistance Provider for Survey (BJS)
 - Grants Seek To Improve Educational Opportunities (OJJDP)

Publications
 - Conducted Energy Devices Resource Now Available (COPS)
 - COPS Guide Addresses Performance Measurement (COPS)
 - Drug Abuse Prevention Newsletter Now Available (ONDCP)
 - New Resource Offers Information Technology Security Guidance (COPS)
 - NIC Releases Leadership Competencies Publication (NIC)
 - OJJDP Truancy Reduction Tool Kit Now Available (OJJDP)
 - ONDCP Releases 2008 Drug Control Budget Summary (ONDCP)

Other Resources
 - Diversity DVD Available for Viewing Online (BJA)
 - ONDCP Launches Prevention News Wire (ONDCP)

Conferences and Trainings
 - Conference Focuses on Youth Crime Prevention (OJJDP)
 - Forum Convenes Juvenile Justice Educators and Trainers (OJJDP)
 - Register for Applied Technologies Conference (NIJ)

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*** Announcements ***

Best Practices for Coping With Vicarious Trauma

Join Guest Host Barbara Rubel on March 14, 2007, at 2 p.m. ET, for an OVC Web Forum
discussion on vicarious trauma and its effects in the workplace. Ms. Rubel is a bereavement
specialist, author, and consultant. She has provided wellness training on compassion
fatigue, stress management, and burnout prevention. (OVC)
For more information, visit:
http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ovcproviderforum/index.asp

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Guidelines To Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse

New guidelines have been issued for the proper disposal of unused, unneeded, or expired
prescription drugs. ONDCP, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Environmental
Protection Agency jointly released the guidelines, which are designed to reduce the
diversion of prescription drugs while also protecting the environment. (ONDCP)
For more information, visit:
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/news/press07/022007.html

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*** Funding Opportunities ***

BJA Seeks Anti-Gang Training Provider

Deadline: March 20, 2007

Solicited under the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Anti-Gang Training Program, the
provider will develop anti-gang curricula and deliver training to local law enforcement
agencies and other justice agencies in conjunction with the PSN initiative. (BJA)

For more information, visit:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07PSNGangTraining.pdf

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BJS Seeks Technical Assistance Provider for Survey

Deadline: March 29, 2007

The 2007 Technical Assistance for State and Local Data Collection on Human Trafficking
Statistics Solicitation seeks a technical assistance provider for the development
and implementation of a data collection protocol for state and local criminal justice
information on human trafficking offenders. (BJS)
For more information, visit:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/html/taht07sol.htm

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Grants Seek To Improve Educational Opportunities

Deadline: March 12, 2007

The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking applicants for its Demonstration
Grants for Indian Children, intended to provide financial assistance to projects
that develop, test, and demonstrate the effectiveness of services and programs to
improve the educational opportunities and achievement of American Indian students.
(OJJDP)
For more information, visit:
http://apply.grants.gov/apply/GetGrantFromFedgrants?cfda=&amp;opportunity=ED-GRANTS-020907-002&amp;competitionid=

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*** Publications ***

Conducted Energy Devices Resource Now Available

"Conducted Energy Devices: Development of Standards for Consistency and Guidance"
(NCJ 217500) (64 pp.) presents a glossary of terms and recommended national policy
guidelines. This report will provide a better understanding of the devices to the
law enforcement profession and foster consistency in the use of terminology related
to conducted energy devices and less-lethal weapons. (COPS)
For more information, visit:
http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/mime/open.pdf?Item=1967

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COPS Guide Addresses Performance Measurement

"Law Enforcement Tech Guide for Creating Performance Measures That Work" (NCJ 217499)
(160 pp.) includes a six-step process for measuring performance, practical real-life
examples, templates, recommendations, and checklists. This guide will help agencies
develop the necessary evaluation tools needed to improve programs and initiatives.
(COPS)
For more information, visit:
http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/mime/open.pdf?Item=1968

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Drug Abuse Prevention Newsletter Now Available

The ONDCP newsletter Strategies for Success: New Pathways to Drug Abuse Prevention
(NCJ 215127) (16 pp.) provides a wealth of guidance and resources on student drug
testing program development, implementation, and maintenance. Subscribers will be
kept informed of events and developments in the field, including research findings
on the effectiveness of drug testing as a tool for reducing substance abuse. (ONDCP)

For more information, visit:
http://www.randomstudentdrugtesting.org/newsletter/fall_winter_06/index.html
http://www.randomstudentdrugtesting.org/NewsletterSubscribe.aspx
For Ordering, visit:
http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+215127&amp;amp;repro=0

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New Resource Offers Information Technology Security Guidance

"Law Enforcement Tech Guide for Information Technology Security" (NCJ 217501) (202
pp.) provides strategies, best practices, recommendations, and ideas for developing
effective security policies. This publication will help readers identify and assess
risks and provide ideas for mitigating these risks. (COPS)
For more information, visit:
http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/mime/open.pdf?Item=1969

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NIC Releases Leadership Competencies Publication

"Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century: Manager and Supervisor
Levels" (ACCN 020475) (348 pp.) highlights the types of support and leadership that
sheriffs should provide to enable jail administrators to manage jails effectively.
It includes information to help sheriffs address jail problems, manage liability
issues, and improve operations. Not available from NCJRS. Call the NIC Information
Center at 1-800-877-1461 for printed copies. (NIC)
For more information, visit:
http://nicic.org/Downloads/PDF/Library/020475.pdf

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OJJDP Truancy Reduction Tool Kit Now Available

OJJDP's online truancy reduction tool kit covers topics such as the extent and causes
of truancy, its connections to quitting school, juvenile delinquency, and lessons
learned from the evaluation of truancy reduction programs. It provides resources
and information to guide communities, schools, and parents in addressing this problem.
(OJJDP)
For more information, visit:
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=238899

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ONDCP Releases 2008 Drug Control Budget Summary

The "National Drug Control Strategy FY 2008 Budget Summary" (NCJ 216432) (139 pp.),
a companion document to the National Drug Control Strategy, identifies resources
that support the three key elements of the Strategy and demonstrates an approach
in which activities to reduce the demand for narcotics are augmented by efforts to
stem their supply. (ONDCP) 
For more information, visit:
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/publications/policy/08budget/08budget.pdf
For Ordering, visit:
http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+216432&amp;amp;repro=0

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*** Other Resources ***

Diversity DVD Available for Viewing Online

"Diversity Series: Religions, Cultures and Communities" (NCJ 212644) explores some
of the many religions and cultures with which law enforcement officials come into
contact. Each video clip offers tips on working with people of different faiths and
backgrounds, including suggestions for inoffensive law enforcement techniques. (BJA)

For more information, visit:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/pubs/diversity.html
For Ordering, visit:
http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+212644&amp;amp;repro=0

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ONDCP Launches Prevention News Wire

The Drug Prevention News Wire allows those involved in drug prevention to automatically
receive and display the latest ONDCP prevention headlines on their own Web site or
blog. The news feed automatically refreshes, keeping your Web site up to date with
the latest news. (ONDCP)
For more information, visit:
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/prevent/newswire.html

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*** Conferences and Trainings ***

Conference Focuses on Youth Crime Prevention

On March 21-24, 2007, in Denver, Colorado, Youth Crime Watch of America will hold
the National Youth Crime Prevention Conference and International Forum. Sponsors
include BJA and OJJDP. Participants will choose from 69 workshops, 6 professional
development seminars, 4 intensive institutes, and 4 proven and promising practices
briefings. (BJA and OJJDP)
For more information, visit:
http://www.ycwa.org/youthcon/

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Forum Convenes Juvenile Justice Educators and Trainers

On March 19-21, 2007, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the National Partnership for Juvenile
Services will hold its annual National Forum for Juvenile Justice Educators and Trainers.
The forum will feature workshops with national leaders and provide participants the
opportunity to network with colleagues. (OJJDP)
For more information, visit:
http://www.npjs.org/documents/2007Forum.pdf

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Register for Applied Technologies Conference

The 4th Applied Technologies Conference, to be held April 3-5, 2007, in Garden Grove,
California, will showcase tools and technologies that are improving methods for keeping
communities safe. A wide variety of these technologies and their associated issues,
such as community acceptance, return on investment, planning for deployment, and
privacy, will be discussed. (NIJ)
For more information, visit:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/events/applied-technologies/welcome.html


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