Examine the importance of multidisciplinary team (MDT) case coordination and evidence corroboration in the investigation of child abuse cases. Various members of the Multidisciplinary Team, such as law enforcement, child protective services, and forensic interviewers may gather different or differing information. Learn how to evaluate evidentiary findings through crime scene images, interviews and case studies. […]
Violence against Native women remains a significant public safety issue. According to the U.S. Department of the Interior- Indian Affairs Office, more than 1.5 million American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence in their lifetime. Tribal law enforcement officers report persistent challenges in identifying and responding appropriately to victims, navigating victim reluctance to […]
The Office on Violence Against Women is a grant-making agency in the U.S. Department of Justice. Under §903 of Title IX of the United States Department of Justice Reauthorization and Violence Against Women Act of 2005 (VAWA 2005), OVW is responsible for conducting annual government-to-government consultations with the leaders of all Federally recognized Indian Tribal […]
Date and Time: September 24, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:15 pm EDT Register Here: https://usao.webex.com/weblink/register/r9bdbfff6ff5acb12f3e2ef4832424f85 Description: This webinar will explore how Tribal Community Response Plans (TCRPs) can strengthen a community’s response to missing persons cases. Drawing from Tribal community experiences and technical assistance efforts, presenters will discuss how TCRPs build partnerships, clarify roles, improve coordination, and […]