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January 2007
Trends in Workplace Homicides in the U.S., 1993-2002: A Decade of Decline
Publisher(s):This study found that type IV workplace homicides -- that is, those involving a personal relationship between the worker and the offender -- had actually declined significantly less than overall workplace homicides and declined the least of the four types.
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- Training Tools
January 2007
Enhancing the Management of Adult and Juvenile Sex Offenders: A Handbook for Policymakers and Practitioners
Publisher(s):Originally developed for jurisdictions awarded grants through the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, this handbook has been adapted to describe a planning and implementation process that is applicable to all jurisdictions, regardless of size, available resources, or expertise level of those involved in the process.
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January 2007
Megan's Law and its Impact on Community Re-Entry for Sex Offenders
Publisher(s):Community notification, known as "Megan's Law," provides the public with information about known sex offenders in an effort to assist parents and potential victims to protect themselves from dangerous predators. The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of community notification on the lives of registered sex offenders. Two hundred and thirty-nine sex offenders in Connecticut and Indiana were surveyed. The negative consequences that occurred with the greatest frequency included job loss, threats and harassment, property damage, and suffering of household members.
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January 2007
Legislative Analysis: Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006
Publisher(s):Summaries of each title are followed by notes for advocates and, where appropriate, NAESV's position on particular aspects of the Act.
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January 2007
Frequently Asked Questions: The Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) Proposed Guidelines
Publisher(s):This fact sheet addresses frequently asked questions about the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) pertaining to the law's provisions, implementation, and relevance to sex offender registries.
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January 2007
ABA Standards of Practice for Lawyers Representing Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking in Civil Protection Order Cases
Publisher(s):This document offers guidelines as 'a reference tool' for legal service providers representing victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in civil protection cases. The standards of practice cover a wide range of abuses, including elder abuse.
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January 2007
Representing Victims of Police-Perpetrated Domestic Violence
This document discusses some challenges in representing a victim of domestic violence whose batterer is a police officer.
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December 2006
The Three 'R's of Reentry: Reparative Justice, Relationships, Responsibility
Publisher(s):Currently there is a significant amount of attention focused on the large number of offenders who are being released from prison to communities across the country. Leadership and support from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs have created opportunities to discuss, plan and implement new strategies to more effectively deal with offenders who are going home.
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November 2006
Internet Pornography and Child Exploitation
Publisher(s):This U.S. Attorney's Bulletin contains articles dealing with establishing federal jurisdiction, evidence gathering, child victim issues, and other subjects related to internet pornography and child sexual exploitation.
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November 2006
Domestic Fatality Review Boards
Publisher(s):This brief document provides information on starting a fatality review process, case review process, and reporting.
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October 2006
Domestic Violence Serious Incident/Fatality Reviews in New York State
Publisher(s):This report examines the extent to which local level domestic violence serious incident and fatality reviews exist in New York State. Findings from this research provide a basis from which policy makers can explore new review initiatives.
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September 2006
Enforcing Domestic Violence Firearm Prohibitions: A Report on Promising Practices
Publisher(s):This report highlights promising practices that represent innovative approaches to enforcing domestic violence firearm prohibitions.