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Stalking in America: Findings From the National Violence Against Women Survey
Publisher(s):Addresses these and related questions:
How much stalking is there in the United States?
Who stalks whom?
How often do stalkers overtly threaten their victims?
How often is stalking reported to the police?
What are the psychological and social consequences of stalking?
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August 1996
Order from the Attorney General: Final Specification of Community Programs Necessary for Protection of Life or Safety Under Welfare Reform Legislation
Publisher(s):This publication contains the final version of the Attorney Generals Order that is issued pursuant to sections 401 and 411 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The Order specifies the types of community programs, services, or assistance for which all immigrants remain eligible regardless of status.
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The Validity and Use of Evidence Concerning Battering and Its Effects in Criminal Trials
Publisher(s):"The passage of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 signaled a significant change in our Nation's efforts to control and prevent crimes such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The Act offers direction for a new collaborative approach among law enforcement, prosecutors, the courts and the judiciary, and the medical and health community, social service agencies, community leaders, and the private sector.
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Final Guidelines for Megan's Law and the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act
Publisher(s):The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) published Final Guidelines to implement Megan's Law and the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act.
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Assessment of U.S. Government Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons Report
Publisher(s):This is an extensive report that examines the efforts of the U.S. Government towards combating trafficking. Topics include domestic/immigration benefits, international programs, investigations/prosecutions, and training and outreach programs.
Highlights US government achievements and progress from FYR 2005
Discusses T-visa
Prosecutions in trafficking cases in the US, with breakdowns of TVPA-specific cases
Ends with recommendations
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Framework for Developing School Policies to Address Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking
Publisher(s): This guide will assist schools and school districts in developing comprehensive policies addressing healthy relationships and abuse intervention and response.
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Open Solicitations
Publisher(s):This website offers a complete listing of OJP Recovery Act funding opportunities and open solicitations.
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VAWA 2013 And Tribal Jurisdiction Over Crimes of Domestic Violence Facts
Publisher(s):These tribal provisions were proposed by the Justice Department in 2011.
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Attorney General's Annual Report to Congress and Assessment of U.S. Government Activities to Combat Trafficking in Persons for Fiscal Year 2014
Publisher(s):This report describes the U.S. governments comprehensive campaign to combat TIP during Fiscal Year (FY) 2014, including efforts to carry out the 3P strategy to (1) protect victims by providing benefits and services; (2) investigate and prosecute human trafficking crimes; and (3) prevent further trafficking-related crimes. The report features an assessment of U.S. government activities based on improvements since the last annual report and recommendations made by agencies for further improvement during FY 2015.
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Juvenile Offenders Required to Register Under SORNA: A Fact Sheet
Publisher(s):This fact sheet provides information about sex offender registration requirements to juvenile offenders who are adjudicated delinquent of a sex offense.
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Use Of Victim Service Agencies By Victims Of Serious Violent Crime, 1993-2009
Publisher(s):Presents data from the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) on trends in the percentage of serious violent crime victims who received help or advice from a victim service agency from 1993 to 2009. This special report examines the relationship between a victim receiving assistance and criminal justice system actions pertaining to the crime, such as reporting the crime to the police, the police making an arrest, or a judge or prosecutor contacting the victim.
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Office of Justice Programs Recovery Act Grants
Publisher(s):This fact sheet explains how the Recovery Act funds are being allocated.