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 […]
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 […]
This four-hour webinar is essential for law enforcement, criminal analysts, and community partners who must navigate the complex and dangerous landscape of the illegal drug market. You will gain the critical ability to identify a wide array of threats, from Fentanyl and its related substances to various clandestine operations including meth labs, BHO labs, illegal […]
Given the lethal threat posed by even incidental exposure to fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, this webinar provides essential, life-saving training for law enforcement, criminal analysts, and community partners on the front lines of the narcotics crisis. This webinar will provide an opportunity to learn to identify specific hazards, apply current tactics to mitigate them, […]
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 […]