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CJI launches state campaign in support of crime victims
In August, CJI launched a new website and public awareness campaign designed to connect victims of a violent crime with valuable services and support. HopeAndHelpIN.org features a variety of resources on topics ranging from domestic violence and sexual assault to human trafficking, with more expected to be added over time.
One of the key components of the effort is to draw attention to the Victim Compensation program. If you’re unfamiliar with the program, it was created by the Indiana General Assembly in 1978 and works to reimburse victims (or their dependents), who have suffered physical injury, for certain costs incurred due to violent crime. Pending eligibility, those costs can include items like medical bills, lost wages, counseling costs and more.
As part of the effort, CJI developed a marketing toolkit and is partnering with a variety of organizations to make this information available to all victims of violent crime in Indiana. The toolkit includes items like a downloadable rack card, social media graphics and an embeddable video. If you want to be a part of the campaign, we encourage you to click the link below and help us spread the word!
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Rolling out the red carpet for Indiana’s “all-stars”
CJI rolled out the red carpet in August in recognition of our 2021 Traffic Safety All-Stars. To be named an all-star, the officer must have made at least 20 OWI arrests and participated in one of the state’s enforcement campaigns in 2020. In other words, these officers all worked overtime, picking up extra shifts on nights, weekends and holidays, in order to save lives and put a stop to impaired driving.
We were very proud to have Governor Eric Holcomb and CJI Executive Director Devon McDonald join us for the ceremony, which was held at Victory Field in Indianapolis. In total, 65 officers were recognized, and along with a certificate, each one received a unique, one-of-a-kind gift: a personalized bat in recognition of their “all-star” status.
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STOP violence against women grants awarded to 53 projects
With Domestic Violence Awareness Month around the corner, CJI recently awarded more than $3 million to 53 projects to help put a STOP to violence against women. The funding came from the STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant, which works to encourage partnerships between law enforcement, prosecution, courts and victim-serving organizations to enhance victim safety and hold offenders accountable in cases of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
For this award, the funds will be used to support a diverse range of local initiatives, such as paying for special prosecutors and investigators to process cases of domestic violence, training police officers to better identify situations involving violence against women and funding victim advocates to help survivors navigate the criminal justice system.
Ultimately, these grants work to empower communities to give survivors a voice and make sure that the people who commit terrible acts of violence against women are brought to justice. Organizations can begin executing their projects starting on October 1.
    
Hope and Help is Available
As part of the Hope and Help campaign, CJI developed the following promotional video to raise awareness about the Victim Compensation Program. Our message: If you were injured in a violent crime, you may be eligible for compensation for medical bills, lost wages, counseling costs and more. Visit HopeAndHelpIN.org to learn more.
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- Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October
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- Pedestrian Safety Month
October
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- National Teen Driver Safety Week
October 17-23
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- Thanksgiving (State Holiday)
November 25
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- Lincoln’s Birthday (State Holiday)
November 26
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- ICJI Board of Trustees Meeting
December 3
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- Safe Family Travel Enforcement Campaign
December 15-31
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- Christmas Day (State Holiday)
December 25
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 CJI Webinars
In September, CJI hosted two webinars to assist subgrantees with the RFP and application process for the SASP/SAVAF and Title II grants. In case you missed it, those webinars are available on our website and can be found by clicking the links below.
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Course
Audience: Law enforcement
ARIDE is intended to bridge the gap between the SFST and DEC/DRE programs by providing officers with general knowledge related to drug impairment and by promoting the use of DREs in states that have the DEC Program. One of the more significant aspects of ARIDE is the required student demonstration of the SFST proficiency requirement. The ARIDE program stresses the importance of the signs and symptoms of the seven drug categories. This course will train law enforcement officers to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving incidents as well as crashes which result in serious injuries and fatalities.
- October 11 - 12, 2021
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET)
The Parklands of Jasper, 800 W 15th St, Jasper, IN 47546
- October 20 - 21, 2021
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (ET)
Elkhart County Sheriff's Office, 26861 Co Rd 26, Elkhart, IN 46517
- October 25 - 26, 2021
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CT)
Hobart Police Department, 705 E 4th St, Hobart, IN 46342
Register here
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