On May 13, 2009 at 2 p.m. ET, the Office for Victims of Crime will present a Web Forum Guest Host Session on responding to people victimized by individuals with mental illnesses. Carol Dorris, J.D., advisor on Responding to People Who Have Been Victimized by Individuals With Mental Illnesses, and Dr. James Reinhard, Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner, will lead the discussion. Sign-up for the Web Forum E-Alert to keep informed of future sessions.
The newest issue of The AMBER Advocate offers lessons from families of child abduction victims. The issue also highlights the U.S-Mexico border training and the first Dutch AMBER Alert, highlights from AMBER Alert Day, and other important statistics.
Registration is now open for the Technology Institute for Rural Law Enforcement, which will be held October 25-29, 2009 in California. This training is designed for the command staff or supervisory personnel of rural and small law enforcement agencies containing fewer than 50 sworn officers. Attendees will discuss initiatives and issues affecting the rural and small law enforcement community.
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