Office of Victims of Crime Releases Report on CAN

The U.S. Office of Victims of Crime has released an updated report on child abuse and neglect.  The 22 page report provides statistics and information on research related to child abuse and neglect.  A good resource for those of us trying to make an effective case for continued services (and funding).  You can find it at:

http://www.ncdsv.org/images/OVCTTAC_ChildAbuseAndNeglectResourcePaper_2012.pdf

Tuesday Travel Tip - Flying Pie

Lynn developed a quick quiz for those of you traveling over the holidays. Due to the inconsistencies of airport security and the Thanksgiving holiday this week she thought people might like to know if they can take a pumpkin pie or other Thanksgiving goodies on to their flight.  Here is the quiz.  Scroll down past the picture to find your answer.

Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming up. Can I take cranberry jelly, gravy, cheese spread and pumpkin pie on board my flight?

a. Yes

b. Pumpkin pie is TSA-approved, but subject to officer inspection

c. Only if you carry 3.4 ounces or less of each and fit them all in a quart-sized bag.

d. Fuhgettaboudit. They are all considered liquids.

 

 

 

 

 

Answer: B. Pumpkin pie is TSA-approved, but might be inspected by an agent (which raises the question of how big of a slice of pie the agent would have to personally inspect).

 

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving - we are very thankful for you and all that you do.

OJJDP Seeks Peer Reviewers for Grant Applications

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) invites practitioners with expertise in juvenile mentoring programs, youth-focused policing, and the implementation and evaluation of tribal youth initiatives to apply to serve as peer reviewers for its fiscal year 2013 discretionary grant applications.

To apply, e-mail a current résumé or curriculum vitae to OJJDPConsultantPool@usdoj.gov by November 30, 2012. Note your areas of expertise in the message body. OJJDP will compensate peer reviewers for their time and effort. OJJDP anticipates using these peer reviewers in March/April 2013.

Peer reviewers have at least 2 weeks to evaluate and rate a set number of applications and to submit their assessments electronically in the Office of Justice Programs’ Grants Management System. OJJDP will conduct a conference call in which a panel of at least three reviewers reach consensus on the merits and shortcomings of each application. OJJDP is committed to ensuring a fair and open process for awarding grants. Peer reviews, which provide an independent assessment of applications, play an important advisory role to that end.

Peer reviewers must comply with the OJP conflict of interest rules and regulations. For example, a peer reviewer cannot have a financial relationship with an organization that submitted an application under the solicitation being peer reviewed.

Resources:

To apply, send a résumé or curriculum vitae to OJJDPConsultantPool@usdoj.gov.

For more information on OJJDP funding opportunities and awards, visit http://ojjdp.gov/funding/funding.html.

Tuesday Travel Tip - you should always listen to the safety overview, especially this one

Welcome Warm Springs Child Abuse Intervention Center

Please join me in welcoming the new Child Abuse Intervention Center in Warm Springs, OR.
http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2012/11/child_abuse_intervention_cente.html

Scholarships to the National Symposium in Huntsville Still Available!

The Deadline to Apply for a Scholarship to the 29th National Symposium on Child Abuse Has Been Extended

Due to an issue with their service provider, NCAC has decided to extend the deadline to apply for a scholarship to the 29th National Symposium on Child Abuse to Friday, November 9, 2012 at 5:00 pm. CST. All new and prior applicants will be notified electronically by close of business November 16, 2012, whether or not they received a scholarship.

The 29th Symposium will offer 10 workshops sessions for multidisciplinary professionals working in the field of child maltreatment. The workshops are designed for both seasoned professionals and those new to the field.

The Scholarship covers the registration fee only, not travel or lodging

The registration fee (scholarship) includes: access to all Symposium workshops; daily continental breakfast and lunch; Joe's Hospitality Room on Monday and Tuesday evenings, Wednesday evening Band Party; and transportation between official hotels and Symposium venues.

 

There is a limited number of scholarships available. Apply for a Scholarship

These scholarships are made available through a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

Register Now for the 29th National Symposium on Child Abuse

For more information about this conference, please contact Marilyn Grundy at mgrundy@nationalcac.org

If you are interested in receiving information regarding exhibiting at or sponsorship of the 29th National Symposium on Child Abuse, please contact Kara Watkins at kwatkins@nationalcac.org

Engaging the Community through Community Cafes

Community Cafes are a way of engaging members of the community in developing a deeper understanding of an issue and creating strategies to address that issue.  The State of Alaska Strengthening Families Alaska program developed this toolkit on how to host a community cafe around issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse.  You can find the toolkit at
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/ocs/Publications/pdf/Toolkit-%20Community%20Cafe.pdf

and in the WRCAC Toolkit, under the Organizational Capacity Community Awareness tab   at www.wrcactoolkit.org. 

The information provided in this blog is intended to help readers access a wide variety of information related to the work of Children's Advocacy Centers and should not be seen as an endorsement of any particular model or approach and does not necessarily reflect the views of Western Regional CAC, Safe Passage CAC, or OJJDP.

Free Foundation Center Classes and Webinars

The Foundation Center offers a number of free online classes and webinars on how to approach foundations and accessing corporate giving.  They also offer classes at a cost, but there are a lot of free resources on their website.  http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/training/online/.

The information provided in this blog is intended to help readers access a wide variety of information related to the work of Children's Advocacy Centers and should not be seen as an endorsement of any particular model or approach and does not necessarily reflect the views of Western Regional CAC, Safe Passage CAC, or OJJDP.