Trauma doesn’t occur from abuse alone. Vicarious trauma is an occupational challenge for people working and volunteering in the fields of victim services, law enforcement, emergency medical services, fire services, and other allied professions, due to their continuous exposure to both victims and perpetrators of trauma and violence. There is no experience of trauma that does not include a level of grief. Though people respond to vicariou...

This year’s conference theme is “Unleashing Your Full Potential:Learn, Recall, Apply, Reinforce.” Learning is the goal of training, yet it is not a one-time occurrence but rather an ongoing procedure. Employees can only apply what they've learned if they receive training on the first step of a multi-step process and then can practice what they've learned before they're called on to utilize it in the workplace. The brain's nat...

This summer, top-notch Modeling & Simulation (M&S) demonstrations from around the country will be brought to the nation’s capital at the 14th Annual 2024 Capitol Hill Modeling and Simulation Expo. The National Training and Simulation Association sponsors this annual expo in support of the Congressional Modeling and Simulation Caucus. The theme for 2024 is Resilience in Action: Using Modeling and Simulation Technologies to Build o...

All the elements of the U.S. healthcare system are under siege by hackers. A recent article in Modern Healthcare reported that “[o]ver the past five years, there’s been a 256% increase in large breaches reported to [the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] involving hacking and a 264% increase in ransomware.” Federal health agencies face the same risks – and private-sector attacks ripple through the agencies, a...

On June 5, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will virtually convene stakeholders to discuss the Affordable Home Energy Shot™—an ambitious initiative to reduce the upfront cost of upgrading a home by at least 50% while reducing energy bills by 20% within a decade. Nearly one in four households nationwide experience high energy burdens; as a result, more than 20% fell behind on their energy bills in 2022. These trends disproportion...

The American Correctional Association’s 2024 Winter Conference is a one-stop shopping experience for all attendees. The exhibit hall offers a unique opportunity to meet a variety of exhibitors in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. From security fences and monitoring devices to commissary, health services and more; come see the latest products and services made just for you! ACA's annual Congress of Correction and Winter Conference are th...

Artificial intelligence (AI), including emerging generative AI capabilities, have the potential to transform the operations and services of federal health agencies. Join us online Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT to hear government and industry leaders discuss the role that AI could play in everything from shaping patient care and improving the customer experience to managing claims processing.

The United States has one of the world’s highest death rates from opioid abuse and the crisis is growing. Although federal funding to address the opioid crisis has increased in recent years, the challenge persists. Join POLITICO virtually at the Texas Tribune Festival on Saturday,September 23 at 10:45 - 11:45 AM CT / 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM ET for an urgent conversation on what it will take to change course. We’ll speak with policymak...

Join us for an engaging and informative webinar designed to empower public and private sector professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the world of grant writing, grant management, and the importance of broadband connectivity for all communities. In this session, we will explore the critical aspects of successful grant applications, effective grant management strategies, and the transformative impact of broadband access o...

According to a 2021 report by Mind Share Partners, a significant 76% of U.S. workers reported experiencing at least one symptom of a mental health condition. This means that three out of four of your colleagues may be struggling with a mental health challenge. Additionally, the average person spends 90,000 hours of their life working, underscoring the critical importance of promoting and navigating mental health awareness in the workplace. Joi...