This month’s spotlighted member is Steve Derene, former executive director and co-founder of the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators. In his interview, Derene reflects on the evolution of the victim services field and emphasizes state legislatures’ role in protecting public safety and ensuring victims are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.

Event Recording: Collaboration or Conflict? Local Police and Immigration Enforcement
The Council on Criminal Justice’s Centering Justice Initiative and a panel of leading experts discussed how law enforcement and immigration officials work together to address one of the most complex and pressing issues facing communities across the country.
