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Research Term of the Month: Gap Analysis
Gap analysis identifies missing services & bridges gaps between current programs & ideal service levels—often after a needs assessment.
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February 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Hope fuels healing. Join CVR’s free webinar on March 12 to explore the science of hope with Dr. Chan Hellman. 📅 3/12 | 2 PM ET 🔗 Register: victimresearch.org/event/the-sc... #CenterForVictimResearch #ScienceOfHope #VictimServices #HopeResearch
February 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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February is African American History Month. Explore how African American women IPV survivors navigate help-seeking with strength and agency. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
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“I Have to Fight to Get Out”: African American Women Intimate Partner Violence Survivors’ Construction of Agency
African American women survivors of intimate partner violence are disproportionately murdered and help-seeking is a critical variable to examine as it relates to it. There is an urgent need to develop...
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February 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Gun violence deeply impacts women, both as direct victims and as those experiencing trauma from violence against loved ones. Women of color face disproportionate risks. Learn more from @giffords.org: giffords.org/lawcenter/re...
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The Devastating Toll of Gun Violence on American Women and Girls
More than 6,000 women die from gun violence every year—and women of color are disproportionately impacted.
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March 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This review shows stronger parental involvement can improve CSA prevention efforts and child safety.
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April 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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It’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. A new study from NORC and Urban Institute explores how victim compensation programs are structured and measured for success.
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April 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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It’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This report from Texas’ Crime Victims’ Institute explores victims’ rights at the plea stage, with a national perspective and Texas focus.
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April 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Want to measure the impact of your victim services? Starting today at 3 PM ET the iMPRoVE webinar is your chance to learn how this free tool helps providers collect data-driven insights from survivors. Join here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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March 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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March is #WomensHistoryMonth, a time to reflect on the challenges women face worldwide. UN Women compiled key statistics on violence against women including risk factors & economic impacts. Check out the data: www.unwomen.org/en/articles/...
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Facts and figures: Ending violence against women | UN Women – Headquarters
The availability of data on violence against women and girls has improved considerably in recent years and data on the prevalence of intimate partner violence is now available for at least 161 countri...
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March 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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CVR’s data coaching sessions are back! Victim service providers, join us Fridays at 2 PM ET
- Feb 14 – State & Local Crime Data
- Feb 21 – Violent Death Data
- Feb 28 – Campus & Tribal Crime Data
Register now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: CVR Data Coaching Series. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
A series of short trainings in online data tools, with worksheets and assistance. • Friday, Feb. 7: Finding Data on Community Demographics • Friday, Feb. 14: Finding Data on State and Local Reported...
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February 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Missed September’s Data Coaching? Join us in February! CVR’s sessions help victim service providers use data for planning & funding. Attend all 4 Fridays at 2 PM ET & earn a certificate! Register now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #CenterForVictimResearch #DataCoaching #VictimResearch
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: CVR Data Coaching Series. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
A series of short trainings in online data tools, with worksheets and assistance. • Friday, Feb. 7: Finding Data on Community Demographics • Friday, Feb. 14: Finding Data on State and Local Reported...
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February 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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CVR’s Data Coaching starts next week! 4 Fridays, 2 PM ET, 20-min sessions + worksheets. Attend all for a certificate!

- 2/7: Community Data
- 2/14: Reported Crime
- 2/21: Violent Deaths
- 2/28: Campus & Tribal Crime

Sign up: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: CVR Data Coaching Series. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
A series of short trainings in online data tools, with worksheets and assistance. • Friday, Feb. 7: Finding Data on Community Demographics • Friday, Feb. 14: Finding Data on State and Local Reported...
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January 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Research Term of the Month
Systematic Review - A scholarly synthesis of evidence on a clearly defined topic, using critical methods to identify, define, and assess relevant research.
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April 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Have victim research instruments or logic models to share? Submit them to CVR’s collection along with your tips for future use.
Submit: victimresearch.org/wp-content/u...
Access the collection: justiceresearch.dspacedirect.org/collections/...
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April 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This study explores links between sexual assault, PTSD symptoms, and binge drinking—highlighting the need for targeted interventions for young adults.
Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
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Longitudinal associations among experiences of sexual assault, posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, and heavy drinking in young adults
Prior research with young adults has demonstrated clear associations between experiences of sexual assault, symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and alcohol use, but most studies have be...
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April 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Miss our Science of Hope webinar? Dr. Chan Hellman shared research on hope as a strength that drives outcomes and buffers adversity, with discussant Kimberly Walsh. Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGls...
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Science of Hope: An introduction for victim service providers
YouTube video by Center for Victim Research
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April 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. CVR recommends this guide from All in for Kids on 9 strategies to prevent childhood adversity.
Read more: allinforkidsca.org/all-in-for-s...
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All In For Solutions – All in 4 Kids
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April 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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CVR has released a new animated video introducing Participatory Action Research (PAR). Check it out to learn more about this powerful research approach:
Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eRK...
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April 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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How do we measure the impact of victim services?
Join the iMPRoVE webinar on March 27 at 3 PM ET to learn how this FREE tool helps legal service providers. Register now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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March 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Grad students—passionate about victim research? Apply for CVR’s paid, 10-week fellowship! Use your skills to advance victim services research.

Hybrid (DC) or remote

Learn More: jirn.org/resources/cu...

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March 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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How can victim legal service providers measure impact & service quality? The iMPRoVE tool helps collect anonymous survivor feedback. Join this free webinar on March 27 at 3 PM ET to learn more! Register us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #CenterForVictimResearch #iMPRoVE #VictimServices
March 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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There’s still time to register for The Science of Hope webinar happening tomorrow March 12 at 2 PM ET! Learn research-backed ways to build hope and resilience. Don’t miss out—register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Science of Hope: An Introduction for Victim Service Providers. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Hope has emerged as one of the top protective factors leading to well-being. This workshop will discuss the science of Hope as a psychological strength in our ability to cope with adversity and trauma...
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March 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Calling Victim Researchers! CVR is offering a paid, 10-week graduate student fellowship this summer! Pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. with a victimization focus? Apply now to grow your skills and connections.

Details: jirn.org/resources/cu...

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March 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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There’s a Science to Hope! Join CVR on March 12 at 2 PM ET for a webinar with Dr. Chan Hellman on how hope protects, buffers adversity & grows in victim services. Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #CenterForVictimResearch #ScienceOfHope #VictimSupport
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Science of Hope: An Introduction for Victim Service Providers. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Hope has emerged as one of the top protective factors leading to well-being. This workshop will discuss the science of Hope as a psychological strength in our ability to cope with adversity and trauma...
us06web.zoom.us
March 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Measuring impact matters! Join this free webinar on March 27th to see how iMPRoVE helps victim legal service providers gather anonymous survivor feedback & assess service effectiveness.https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GWyEky6NTYuDQ83L91HzNg

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March 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM