Weekly Snapshot Archives - 2015/01
January 28, 2015
In this issue:
- Public Resource for Disaster-Related Tools and Data: The heavy snow, high winds, and coastal flooding caused on the East Coast this week by Winter Storm Juno have created the need for disaster response and recovery efforts. Disasters.data.gov, recently launched by the White House Administration in response to Hurricane Sandy, is a portal that provides information needed in the wake of a disaster.
- The Campus Men's Action Network (CMAN): We are all aware of the importance of the issue of sexual assault on campuses. Recent research shows that bystander intervention, particularly on the part of men, can help decrease sexual violence on college campuses. However, one of the challenges has been to engage men. That's where the Campus Men's Action Network comes in.
January 21, 2015
In this issue:
- Bureau of Justice Statistics Releases Findings on Campus Law Enforcement 2011-12: On Tuesday, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released their findings from a 2011-12 survey of 4-year colleges' and universities' law enforcement agencies. The survey covered a variety of topics such as: sworn and non-sworn officers on campus; officer jurisdiction (arrest and patrol); weapons authorization (lethal and less-than-lethal); and Clery Act and crime reporting.
- Building Communities of Trust: Recent events in the U.S., such as those in Missouri and New York, serve as a reminder of the critical importance of building and maintaining strong relationships of trust between law enforcement/public safety leaders and the communities they serve. Last week, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) released a report from the IACP National Summit on Community-Police Relations: Advancing a Culture of Cohesion and Community Trust.
January 14, 2015
In this issue:
- Joint Intelligence Bulletin: Officer Safety Alert: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) have released a joint intelligence bulletin entitled (U//FOUO) Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and Online Supporters Continue to Encourage Attacks Against Law Enforcement and Government Personnel.
- Study Abroad Health and Safety: Institutions of higher education (IHEs) involved with student travel seek to protect the health and safety of those participating in international educational opportunities. Study abroad administrators say that a majority of common illnesses and incidents experienced by those participating in overseas programs are behavior-induced making them preventable through proactive measures.
January 7, 2015
In this issue:
- National Stalking Awareness Month: January has been declared National Stalking Awareness Month. Stalking is a widespread issue that affects men, women, and children, and can occur anywhere, including within college and university communities.
- SAMHSA Releases Paper on Trauma-Informed Approach: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach. This paper addresses key concepts identified by national experts, the general public during a public comment period, federal agencies that conduct work in the field of trauma, and other SAMHSA grant-funded experts.