Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services (LEV) Webinar Series
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Target Audience: Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services Personnel, Victim Services Supervisors, and Sworn Leadership
Overall Objective: This project seeks to establish or enhance victim services programs in criminal justice agencies in order to couple law enforcement-based services with community-based program partnerships to serve the broader needs and rights of all crime victims.
Project Funding Provided by: The Office for Victims of Crime
Includes: A series of webinars discussing foundational elements of law enforcement-based victim services program development. Sample topics include but are not limited to: victims’ rights, program development, documentation standards, developing partnerships, and program sustainability.
Please direct any specific questions or comments to LEVproject@theiacp.org
For more information on Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services click here.
Emily Burton
Project Manager
IACP
Heather Dooley
Project Manager
IACP
McKallen Leonard
Project Manager
IACP
Morgana Yellen
Project Coordinator
IACP
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Getting Started Recording
Recorded 09/30/2024 | 60 minutes | Closed captions available
Recorded 09/30/2024 | 60 minutes | Closed captions available
This 1-hour introductory webinar provides a broad overview of law enforcement-based victim services and outlines the early steps of creating a victim services unit within a law enforcement agency.
Key Considerations Recording
Recorded 04/14/2021 | Closed captions available
Recorded 04/14/2021 | Closed captions available
At the conclusion of this webinar attendees will be able to demonstrate knowledge regarding foundational elements of law enforcement-based victim services and prepare for continued integration of victim services within their law enforcement agency.
Victim Rights -Part 1Recording
Recorded 07/08/2021
Recorded 07/08/2021
This 1.5-hour on-demand webinar recording focuses on Victims' Rights for Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services and discusses the survivor/victim experience of the system and it’s impacts on the investigation and the prosecution. Presenters will also articulate the importance of key victims’ rights and how law enforcement-based victim advocacy can improve outcomes.
Advocacy Parameters Recording
Recorded 10/26/2021 | Closed captions available
Recorded 10/26/2021 | Closed captions available
This 1.5-hour on-demand webinar recording focuses on Victims' Rights for Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services and discusses the survivor/victim experience of the system and it’s impacts on the investigation and the prosecution. Presenters will also articulate the importance of key victims’ rights and how law enforcement-based victim advocacy can improve outcomes.
Documentation Standards Recording
Recorded 01/25/2022 | Closed captions available
Recorded 01/25/2022 | Closed captions available
This 80-minute on-demand webinar explores the foundational elements and legal implications of documentation standards for law-enforcement based victim services personnel and prepares viewers for the application of Documentation Standards to their jurisdiction.
Role Clarification & Professional Wellness Recording
Recorded 04/18/2022 | Closed captions available
Recorded 04/18/2022 | Closed captions available
At the conclusion of this 1.5 hour on-demand webinar, attendees will be able to demonstrate knowledge of role expectations, boundaries, and the purpose and practice of professional wellness. Attendees will also be prepared to review victims’ services role in their agency and identify professional wellness options.
Role Clarification & Professional Wellness Speaker Handout
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Role Clarification & Professional Wellness PowerPoint
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Ethics in Victim Services Recording
Recorded 06/17/2020 | Closed captions available
Recorded 06/17/2020 | Closed captions available
This 2-hour on-demand webinar explores the differences between ethics, morality, and the law. After viewing, attendees will be able to rank applicable ethical principles to a variety of ethical dilemmas arising in victim services and be able to develop a plan to put ethical safeguards in place at the practical and policy level.
Building Effective Partnerships Recording
Recorded 07/27/2022 | Closed captions available
Recorded 07/27/2022 | Closed captions available
This 1.5-hour on-demand webinar discusses key components for developing and strengthening strategic partnerships, both internal and external. After viewing, attendees will be prepared to apply key components of partnering to their jurisdiction and develop formal agreements.
Building Effective Partnerships Speaker Handout
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Agency Incorporation of Victim Services Recording
Recorded 09/23/2020 | Closed captions available
Recorded 09/23/2020 | Closed captions available
This 2-hour on-demand webinar recording focuses on agency incorporation of victim services. At the conclusion of this webinar, viewers should be able to demonstrate knowledge regarding integration of victim services within law enforcement agencies, including structural, financial, and programmatic considerations.
Agency Incorporation of Victim Services Speaker Handout
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Agency Incorporation of Victim Services PowerPoint
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Effective Supervision of Victim Services Personnel Recording
Recorded 10/20/2022
Recorded 10/20/2022
After viewing this 1.5-hour on-demand webinar, attendees will be able to demonstrate knowledge of key components for effective supervision of victim services personnel and will be prepared to apply key components and strategies in their agency.
Effective Supervision Organization Chart Handout
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Crisis Response Planning Recording
Recorded 12/08/2020 | Closed captions available
Recorded 12/08/2020 | Closed captions available
This webinar will highlight how three different law enforcement agencies managed real crisis events in their communities, the role victim services played (or should have played), and what they learned from those experiences. In order to provide a more comprehensive view of crisis response, each law enforcement agency will be focusing on a different crisis: COIVID-19, officer-involved incident, and mass casualty.
Strategic Planning Recording
Recorded 01/25/2023 | Closed captions available
Recorded 01/25/2023 | Closed captions available
This 1.5-hour on-demand webinar will allow attendees to be able to demonstrate knowledge of key components for strategic planning and apply concepts to law enforcement-based victim-services program development.
Strengths & Challenges of Funding Sources (ELERV)”
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
The U & T Visa: A Tool to Support Victims, Communities, and Increase Participation in the Criminal Justice System
The U & T Visa: A Tool to Support Victims, Communities, and Increase Participation in the Criminal Justice System Recording
Recorded 06/17/2021
Recorded 06/17/2021
This 1.5-hour on-demand webinar will identify victims who qualify for the U and T Visa and explore how to increase immigrant victim participation in the criminal justice system by promoting the U and T Visa as tools to reduce barriers and fears. The webinar will also discuss how to enhance victim, community, and officer safety by combatting crime perpetrated against immigrant victims.
DHS Infographic on Protections for Immigrant Victims
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Victims’ Rights – Part 2 Recording
Recorded 04/19/2023 | Closed captions available
Recorded 04/19/2023 | Closed captions available
This 1.5-hour on-demand webinar presented by the National Crime Victim Law Institute focuses on victims’ rights.
Improving Victim Services Provision: Challenges and Considerations for Seeking Victim Feedback Recording
Recorded 12/07/2021 | Closed captions available
Recorded 12/07/2021 | Closed captions available
This 1.5-hour on-demand webinar will discuss the importance and challenges of evaluation/research within law enforcement-based victim services, identify steps to prepare for evaluation/ research, and prepare attendees to be able to apply real-life examples of evaluation/research to own jurisdictions.
Improving Victim Services Provision PowerPoint
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Victim Services & PIO Collaboration Recording
Recorded 06/22/2022 | Closed captions available
Recorded 06/22/2022 | Closed captions available
This 1.5-hour on-demand webinar discusses the importance of collaboration between victim services and Public Information Officers (PIO) by using real-life examples to reflect on the benefits for victims, communities, and agencies.
Victim Services & PIO Collaboration PowerPoint
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
VOCA Funding Recording
Recorded 01/11/2023 | 60 minutes | Closed captions available
Recorded 01/11/2023 | 60 minutes | Closed captions available
This 70-minute on-demand webinar covers the basic of VOCA funding and provides tips for navigating state-level VOCA funding, along with tips for grant writing.
Victim Services & Mental Health Co-Response Recording
Open to view video.
Open to view video.
This 1.5-hour webinar identifies the differences in role between victim services personnel and mental health co-responders, discusses the importance of distinguishing victim services and mental health co-responder roles, and explores real-life examples to reflect on the benefits of strong program collaboration for victims, communities, and agencies.
Victim Services & Mental Health Co-Response PowerPoint
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Trauma-Informed Property Return
Recorded 06/15/2023 | 90 minutes | Closed captions available
Recorded 06/15/2023 | 90 minutes | Closed captions available
Victims of crime have the right to the prompt return of property as soon as it is no longer needed for investigations or prosecutions. The removal and return of victims’ property can be traumatic. These actions can also present opportunities for agencies to show professionalism and promote healing. This brown bag will explore components of effective agency policies, roles of agency personnel, common scenarios, and considerations for trauma-informed agency practices. Resources to support trauma-informed property return practices will also be provided.
Trauma-Informed Property Return Speaker Handout
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Trauma-Informed Property Return Resource Handout
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Serving Victims with Disabilities Recording
Recorded 12/14/2023 | 90 minutes | Closed captions available
Recorded 12/14/2023 | 90 minutes | Closed captions available
This 1.5-hour webinar was presented by IACP staff and Pam Malin, Disability Victim Advocate of Disabilities Rights Wisconsin (DRW), and discusses key considerations and best practices for working with victims with disabilities.