Home Office (UK)

• ny“Landmark moment” as Domestic Abuse Bill introduced to Parliament
  Domestic Abuse Bill to receive first reading in the House of Commons.
  - 20 hours ago, 2019-07-15 23:15 -
• New public health duty to tackle serious violence
  Home Secretary Sajid Javid will this week announce a new legal duty on public bodies to prevent and tackle serious violence.
  - 3 days ago, 2019-07-13 23:15 -
• Home Office hosts event to promote diversity in public appointments
  Home Secretary and Second Permanent Secretary host business leaders and charities to encourage more diversity in public appointments.
  - 4 days ago, 2019-07-12 16:19 -
• Criminals to face fresh crackdown in fight against dirty money
  The Economic Crime Plan draws together actions to overhaul the approach to tackling economic crime, with greater partnering between the government, law enforcement and the private sector.
  - 4 days ago, 2019-07-12 08:15 -
• Pioneering new tools to be rolled out in fight against child abusers
  New “game-changing” innovations to improve the capability of the Child Abuse Image Database will speed up investigations and automatically categorise indecent images.
  - 5 days ago, 2019-07-11 23:00 -
• Thousands of Border Force seizures in international operation against wildlife crime
  Border Force has seized thousands of products containing endangered plant and animal species as part of an international operation targeting wildlife criminals.
  - 6 days ago, 2019-07-10 12:38 -
• Government prioritises wellbeing and mental health of officers in new package to support police
  The government and police watchdog will work together to put the wellbeing and mental health of staff and officers at the heart of policing following a landmark review.
  - 6 days ago, 2019-07-10 11:19 -
• UK and Switzerland boost collaboration on security and migration
  Home Secretary Sajid Javid pledged to boost security cooperation with Switzerland, while Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay signed a migration agreement.
  - 6 days ago, 2019-07-10 11:12 -
• Government to launch new modern slavery research centre
  The £10 million policy centre comes as the government responds to the Independent Review into the Modern Slavery Act.
  - 7 days ago, 2019-07-09 16:13 -
• Refuge awarded grant to operate domestic abuse helpline
  Charity to increase the support available through the National Domestic Violence Helpline.
  - 7 days ago, 2019-07-09 16:00 -

National Institute of Justice (USA)

• Update Your NIJ.gov RSS Link! On Nov 25, NIJ's RSS feed will move to http://nij.gov/documents/rss-main.xml.
  On Monday, November 25, we are rolling out an update to NIJ.gov. This is largely a behind-the-scenes update; you won’t see any drastic design changes. You should still be able to find all of the information and resources you're used to. After the…
  - 2013-11-19 16:00 -
• Highlights and Lowlights of Researcher-Practitioner Collaborations in the Criminal Justice System, Findings from the Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships Study (RPPS) (pdf, 7 pages)
  This report is the result of NIJ-funded projects but was not published by the U.S. Department of Justice.
  - 2013-11-13 09:00 -
• Evidence-Based Policy and Practice: The Role of the State in Advancing Criminal Justice Research, Findings from the Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships Study (RPPS) (pdf, 5 pages)
  This report is the result of NIJ-funded projects but was not published by the U.S. Department of Justice.
  - 2013-11-13 09:00 -
• Recommendations for Collaborating Successfully With Academic Researchers, Findings from the Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships Study (RPPS) (pdf, 8 pages)
  This report is the result of NIJ-funded projects but was not published by the U.S. Department of Justice.
  - 2013-11-13 09:00 -
• How Researchers Can Develop Successful Relationships with Criminal Justice Practitioners, Findings from the Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships Study (RPPS) (pdf, 8 pages)
  This report is the result of NIJ-funded projects but was not published by the U.S. Department of Justice.
  - 2013-11-13 09:00 -
• Criminal Justice System State Administrative Agencies: Research Capacity and Experience with Research Collaborations, Findings from the Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships Study (RPPS) (pdf, 8 pages)
  This report is the result of NIJ-funded projects but was not published by the U.S. Department of Justice.
  - 2013-11-13 09:00 -
• Strategies for Successfully Developing and Disseminating Useful Products from Researcher Practitioner Collaborations, Findings from the Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships Study (RPPS) (pdf, 5 pages)
  This report is the result of NIJ-funded projects but was not published by the U.S. Department of Justice.
  - 2013-11-13 09:00 -
• Role of State Administrative Agencies in Advancing Criminal Justice Research, Findings from the Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships Study (RPPS) (pdf, 32 pages)
  This report is the result of NIJ-funded projects but was not published by the U.S. Department of Justice.
  - 2013-11-13 09:00 -
• Guidelines for Successful Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships in the Criminal Justice System, Findings from the Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships Study (RPPS) (pdf, 32 pages)
  This report is the result of NIJ-funded projects but was not published by the U.S. Department of Justice.
  - 2013-11-13 09:00 -
• Automated Victim Notification: Cost Considerations (pdf, 5 pages)
  This report is the result of NIJ-funded projects but was not published by the U.S. Department of Justice.
  - 2013-11-04 09:00 -

National Crime Prevention Council (USA)

• COUNTERFEIT MEDICATIONS: FAKES & PAINS
  Outlet: NewsdayScam artists have stepped up the smuggling of medicines because of drug shortages in the United States while brazenly counterfeiting others, profiting on people with cancer and other medical conditions.Last month, the U.S. Food and D…
  - 2012-02-06 05:00 -
• Police continue investigation into $59000 jewelry theft
  Outlet: Star-Ledger - OnlineHe recommended that residents take standard crime prevention precautions, ... safe are available from the National Crime Prevention Council website.
  - 2012-02-03 23:45 -
• Greenwich Burglar Came In Through Second Story
  Outlet: Daily Greenwich, TheFor more information on crime prevention, visit the National Crime Prevention Council website. ? Nicole Enslein, 39, of 380 Lake Ave., Greenwich, ...
  - 2012-02-03 23:42 -
• Ocean County Prosecutor & GAP Academy Sponsor Free "Fighting Back ...
  Outlet: MarketWatchA recent report by the National Crime Prevention Council indicates that 43 percent of teens have experienced a form of cyber bullying online.
  - 2012-02-03 17:11 -

Victim Support (UK)

• nyBetrug mit Immobilien nimmt zu, passen Sie bei der Suche nach Wohnungen auf
  Vorsicht bei Traumangeboten Immonet gibt Tipps und Ratschläge, wie Sie sich vor Mietbetrug schützen können. Auf den ersten Blick klingt es zu gut, um wahr zu sein: In bester Lage eine Wohnung mit drei Zimmer, Badewanne und einen traumhaften Balkon…
  - 13 hours ago, 2019-07-16 06:00 -
• Achtung Betrug: Robert Baileys E-Mail mit Spendenaufforderung ist Spam
  E-Mail von Robert Bailey Ein gewisser Robert Bailey sendet Ihnen eine E-Mail, worin steht, dass Sie der Gewinner des Lottery Jackpot im Wert von stolzen 343,8 Millionen Dollar sind, darüber berichtet Onlinewarnungen. Er möchte Ihnen davon gerne etw…
  - 2 days ago, 2019-07-15 06:00 -
• Die Ticketplattform Viagogo muss die Verkäufer offenlegen
  Ein entscheidendes Gerichtsurteil Der Kurier berichtet über mehrere Fälle von Betrug bei der Onlineplattform für Tickets viagogo . Bisher war die Identität der Verkäufer geheim. Ein Gerichtsurteil soll nun die gerichtliche Verfolgung bei Wucher…
  - 3 days ago, 2019-07-14 06:00 -
• Mehrere Fälle von Versicherungsbetrug im Juni bekanntgeworden
  Der Prozess rund um den Versicherungsbetrag begann mit Geständnissen Laut Anklage ergaunerten die Gangster insgesamt rund 260.000 Euro. Sie gaben dabei an, dass sie das Geld kassiert haben, welches den Banken zugestanden hätte. Dies gaben R. und G.…
  - 4 days ago, 2019-07-13 06:00 -
• Betrug im Onlinecasinos, seien Sie vorsichtig
  Sieben Tipps, um Betrug bei Online-Casinos zu erkennen Wissen.de berichtet über Betrug bei Onlinecasinos. Schon seit vielen Jahren hat das Glücksspiel ein zweifelhaftes Image. Dies haben sie vielen Betrügereien, Abzocke und auch Kriminalität zu v…
  - 5 days ago, 2019-07-12 06:00 -
• Telefonbetrüger erbeuten in mehreren Fällen Bargeld in Millionenhöhe und es blieb bei einem Versuch
  Telefonbetrüger erbeuten 3,6 Millionen Franken von einer Frau im Kanton Zürich Eine Frau wurde über mehrere Monate von unbekannten Tätern, die sich als Polizisten ausgaben, dazu gebracht, ihnen einen Millionenbetrag über mehrere Monate zu überw…
  - 6 days ago, 2019-07-11 06:00 -
• Vorsicht vor Finanzagenten, Strafanzeige wegen des Verdachtes auf Geldwäsche droht
  Vorsicht vor Jobangebote mit den Worten „beste Verdienstmöglichkeit mit wenig Arbeit Die Polizei Beratung klärt über Finanzagenten auf. Es gibt viele Jobangebote, die mit den Worten „beste Verdienstmöglichkeit mit wenig Arbeit“ Opfer anlock…
  - 7 days ago, 2019-07-10 06:00 -
• Service-Firmen der Volksbanken warnen vor mehr Betrug beim Online-Banking
  Die Dienstleister der Genossenschaftsbanken sehen große Probleme bei Zahlungsvorgängen mit Online-Banken, die betroffenen Institute wehren sich. Das Handelsblatt warnt vor Betrug beim Onlinebankink. Wir wussten bislang lediglich von Einzelfällen.…
  - 8 days ago, 2019-07-09 06:00 -
• Betrugsmaschen und Abzocke im Urlaub
  Wie ihr euch vor Abzocke im Urlaub schützen könnt Die Urlaubszeit ist für die Menschen mit einer der schönsten Zeiten im Jahr und für Betrüger bedeutet dies gleichzeitig Hochkonjunktur in den Urlaubshochburgen, darüber berichtet der Urlaubsgur…
  - 9 days ago, 2019-07-08 06:00 -

Office for Victims of Crime (USA)

• U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services awards nearly $18 million to combat violence due to methamphetamine, heroin and gangs
  Deputy Attorney General Sally Quillian Yates today announced nearly $18 million in COPS Office grant funding aimed at addressing and reducing violent crime through programs focused on methamphetamine use and production, the distribution of heroin and…
  - 2015-09-28 00:00 -
• Justice Department announces more than $2 million for smart policing initiative
  Deputy Attorney General Sally W. Yates today announced that the Justice Department has awarded more than $2 million in funding for the Smart Policing Initiative (SPI).
  - 2015-09-28 00:00 -
• Justice Department expands violence reduction network to five new sites
  Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates and Assistant Attorney General Karol V. Mason of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced that five new cities will join the Violence Reduction Network (VRN), a comprehensive approach to reducing vio…
  - 2015-09-28 00:00 -
• 17.6 Million U.S. Residents Experienced Identity Theft in 2014
  An estimated 17.6 million persons, or about 7 percent of U.S. residents age 16 or older, were victims of at least one incident of identity theft in 2014, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today.
  - 2015-09-27 00:00 -
• Justice department announces $17 million in awards to support sex offender registration, assessment, intervention
  The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced more than $17 million in Fiscal Year 2015 grant assistance for states, territories and tribal governments to use in implementing and enhancing sex offender programmin…
  - 2015-09-24 00:00 -
• 11 percent of prisoners released in 30 states in 2005 were arrested in another state within 5 years
  An estimated 11 percent of nearly 405,000 prisoners released in 30 states in 2005 were arrested at least once in another state within five years of release, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today.
  - 2015-09-24 00:00 -
• Justice department to hold violence reduction network summit opening ceremony and media engagement
  The U.S. Department of Justice will kick off the Second Annual Violence Reduction Network (VRN) Summit on Monday, September 28, 2015.
  - 2015-09-23 00:00 -
• Justice department awards over $23 million in funding for body worn camera pilot program to support law enforcement agencies in 32 states
  As part of President Obama’s commitment to building trust and transparency between law enforcement and the communities they serve, Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch today announced that the Justice Department has awarded grants totaling more than $…
  - 2015-09-22 00:00 -
• Approximately 6 in 10 children witnessed or experienced violence, crime or abuse in 2011
  Nearly 58 percent (57.7 percent) of children and adolescents were exposed to some type of violence at least once and more than 41 percent (41.2 percent) were victims of some type of assault in the past year—with approximately 1 in 10 physically inj…
  - 2015-09-16 00:00 -
• OJJDP releases research on youth’s mental health needs and long-term outcomes after detention
  Today the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) released four research bulletins based on findings from the Northwestern Juvenile Project, which investigates the mental health needs and long-term outcomes of juvenile detainees…
  - 2015-09-08 00:00 -

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