JCVVS Newsletter
November 2005
Dear Colleague:
I am pleased to submit to you the inaugural edition
of the Joint Center on Violence and Victim Studies
(JCVVS) electronic newsletter. In the past I have
submitted e-mail announcements regarding various
professional development courses offered by the
JCVVS as needed. However, a newsletter fosters a
more regular and deliberate sharing of information.
In addition to announcements about upcoming
professional development courses, the newsletter
will feature brief articles about an array of other
issues that pertain to the JCVVS, such as
information about the academic programs and
initiatives of the three universities, special
projects undertaken by the JCVVS, and so on.
I hope you find this format of communication
convenient and the content useful. Please feel free
to contact me should you have any questions about
the Joint Center on Violence and Victim Studies.
Sincerely,
Thomas Underwood
Executive Director
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Violence in the Workplace:
Assessment and Strategies for Community Agencies |
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This two-day program focuses on prevention and
response to workplace violence, especially as it
applies to social service organizations in the
community. The program is supplemented with
pre-course readings and exercises to prepare
participants for an intense learning event where an
actionable plan can be developed. The course is
hosted by the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs
on November 14-15 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Critical Analysis of Victim Assistance |
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The course Critical Analysis of Victim Assistance
was recently hosted by the University of New Haven
and the Connecticut Office for Victim Services.
Professionals from Connecticut, Michigan, New York,
Colorado, Vermont, Minnesota, Washington D.C. and
Puerto Rico attended the program. This unique course
delves into issues of practice and policy with the
goal of enhanced services at all levels. Geralyn
O'Neil-Wild of the Connecticut Coalition Against
Domestic Violence reflected, "The program has
energized me to continue to look at and address
policies and practices that may further re-victimize
the individuals and families we serve or should be
serving." The course will next be hosted by
California State University, Fresno March 28-31,
2006. Space is limited, so early registration is
encouraged.
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JCVVS Advisory Council |
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The JCVVS Advisory Council serves to offer support
of the JCVVS and its programs and initiatives. This
support may include, but is not limited to,
contribution and/or review of professional
development curriculum, promote professional and
academic education, host professional development
courses. Members of the Advisory Council will be
introduced in future newsletters.
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