National Indian Country Training Initiative Training | January 22-24, 2025

DATE: January 22-24, 2025 DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative, together with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), is pleased to announce the Accessing BJA Discretionary Grants for Tribes Workshop. The Department of Justice will cover travel related costs for those selected to attend the training. Please apply only if you

January TYRC Talking Circle: Effective Communication within Youth Healing to Wellness Courts and Tribal Youth Programs

Date: January 27, 2025 Time: 11am PT / 12pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET Description: The facilitators will utilize Motivational Interviewing principles to foster open communication and generate a productive discussion to explore the importance of proactive and effective communication with colleagues, youth, parents, and caregivers. Talking Circle participants will share ideas and

Tribal Judicial Institute on Child Sex Trafficking | January 29 – 31, 2025

Date: January 29 -31, 2025 Location: Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort Description: This training is for Tribal Judicial Officers. This interactive training uses hypothetical case scenarios, small group discussion, and "mini" lectures to provide new and experienced tribal judicial officers with the tools they need to develop or enhance their ability to identify children who are being

Tribal Judicial Institute – Responding to Violence in Tribal Communities Conference & Roundtable | February 24-26, 2025

Date: February 24-26, 2025 Location: Reno, Nevada Description: This conference is designed for tribal justice system officials to explore recent legal updates and strategies to improve responses to violent crime in tribal communities. Topics: Criminal Jurisdiction & Legal Updates: Including VAWA special tribal criminal jurisdiction, and key cases like Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta and United States