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5. Additional Justice System Responses: Resources
Battered Women's Justice Project—Civil Division The Battered Women's Justice Project (BWJP) works with advocates and victim service providers to educate communities about domestic violence and ensure targeted, appropriate responses to cases of domestic violence. BWJP functions through a partnership of three nationally recognized organizations: the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project, which addresses the criminal justice system's response to domestic violence (including the development of batterer programs); the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, which addresses civil court access and legal representation issues of battered women; and the National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women, which addresses issues raised when battered women are accused of committing crimes, including killing an abusive partner. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is the division of the U.S. Department of the Treasury that is responsible for enforcing federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol, tobacco products, firearms, explosives, and arson. Family Violence Prevention Fund The Family Violence Prevention Fund works to end domestic violence and help women and children whose lives are affected by abuse. The Web site offers free online catalogs, articles and information on abuse and violence, press releases and story archives, information on public policy efforts, and other resource materials. International Association of Chiefs of Police The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) fosters cooperation and the exchange of information and experience among police administrators throughout the world and advocates high professional standards of police performance and conduct. The IACP Web site provides information on training opportunities, conferences, awards, and campaigns, as well as links to Police Chief Magazine and other publications, information on international activities and outreach, and legislative and policy updates. National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards The National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards promotes the exchange of information and ideas through a nationwide network of victim compensation programs. The association supports better methods for serving crime victims through training and technical assistance activities that help members establish sound administrative practices, achieve fiscal stability, and engage in effective outreach, communication, and advocacy. National Center on Full Faith and Credit The National Center on Full Faith and Credit promotes interjurisdictional enforcement of civil and criminal protection orders (per the full faith and credit provision of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994). The project provides ongoing assistance and training on full faith and credit, federal firearms prohibitions, and federal domestic violence and stalking crimes to law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, court administrators and other court personnel, private attorneys, victim advocates, and others who work with victims of domestic violence and stalking. National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild The National Immigration Project is a network of legal practitioners who work to end unlawful immigration practices, recognize the contributions of immigrants in this country, promote fair immigration practices, and expand the civil and human rights of all immigrants. Project work groups study immigration issues including border violence, immigrant women, HIV and immigrants, children in detention, incarcerated noncitizen defendants, and ideological visa denials. National Instant Criminal Background Check System Operations Center Developed and administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) is a national computerized system that performs background checks on individuals purchasing firearms. State legislation dictates the method and requirements for firearms background checks in each state. National Sexual Violence Resource Center The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is a clearinghouse for resources and research about all forms of sexual violence and assault. NSVRC works with its partner agency, the University of Pennsylvania, to provide new policies for establishing sexual violence intervention and prevention programs. Sacred Circle Sacred Circle promotes the sovereignty and safety of women and works to change individual and institutional beliefs that oppress Native women. Stalking Resource Center The National Center for Victims of Crime's (NCVC's) mission is to help victims of crime and their families rebuild their lives. The Stalking Resource Center provides resources, training, and technical assistance to criminal justice professionals and victim service providers to support locally coordinated, multidisciplinary antistalking approaches and responses. |