The Office of Safer Communities (OSC) within the Division of Programs and Services presents the 2025 Statewide Community of Practice Conference. This event will bring law enforcement agencies, local government agencies, and non-profit organizations from across the Commonwealth together for collaborative and informative sessions that will discuss a range of topics, share innovative interventions, and build stronger networks. Jens Ludwig, author of Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence, will deliver our keynote address. Breakout sessions will include program highlights, real-world case studies, panel discussions, and policy discussions.
The conference is organized with three tracks in mind: non-profit organizations, law enforcement, and law/policy. Each track includes five breakout sessions in addition to the keynote speaker and plenaries.
Audience
OSC welcomes current and potential FVIP, OCG, and SCP grantees; law enforcement agencies; local government agencies; and non-profit organizations.
Location
Founders Inn and Spa
5641 Indian River Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
A block rate of $124 per night (excluding taxes and fees) is available for conference attendees until November 14, 2025. Current OSC grantees are welcome to use grant funding to cover costs and may make budget amendments as necessary.
There are two options to book using the block rate:
1. Book online using this link.
2. Call (757) 366-5700 and mention group code VDCJS1
Registration
Those who wish to attend the conference must register online by November 14, 2025. There is no registration fee, and lunch will be provided on both days.