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SUMMARY:Protecting Lives\, Strengthening Justice: Essential Victim‑Centered Policing for Tribal Law Enforcement
DESCRIPTION: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 come forward\, and accessing adequate victim service resources. To address these challenges\, the National Criminal Justice Training Center in partnership with the Tribal Law and Policy Institute developed the Tribal Law Enforcement Victim Services Academy. \n\n\n\nAboutThe Tribal Law Enforcement Victim Services Academy is a 16-week virtual training designed to equip new and current law enforcement officers working in Tribal communities with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to support victims of crime using a culturally grounded\, trauma-informed\, and victim-centered approach. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain the tools and resources needed to strengthen safety\, uphold Tribal sovereignty\, and enhance justice for victims of domestic violence\, dating violence\, sexual assault\, human trafficking\, and stalking. \n\n\n\nTime commitment for the Academy is up to 2.5 hours per week. To be approved for this Academy\, you must receive approval from your supervisor for this dedicated commitment. Your approving authority information is collected during the registration process for follow-up purposes. Please expect to participate in LIVE online instructor-led lectures held each week\, as well as discussion boards\, and independent study. \n\n\n\nLIVE Lecture dates and topics are listed below: \n\n\n\n\nWeek 1 | May 13\, 2026 – Introduction to Victim-Centered Policing in Tribal Communities\n\n\n\nWeek 2 | May 20\, 2026 – First Responder Responsibilities and Crisis Response\n\n\n\nWeek 3 | May 27\, 2026 – Intervention and De-Escalation Techniques\n\n\n\nWeek 4 | June 3\, 2026 – Developing Effective Working Relationships with Victim Services\n\n\n\nWeek 5 | June 10\, 2026 – Brain Under Siege – Understanding Trauma’s Impact on Victims\n\n\n\nWeek 6 | June 19\, 2026 – Victim’s Rights and Law Enforcement’s Role\n\n\n\nWeek 7 | June 24\, 2026 – Engaging Victims in the Healing Process\n\n\n\nWeek 8 | July 8\, 2026 – Investigating Domestic Violence in Tribal Communities\n\n\n\nWeek 9 | July 15\, 2026 – Sexual Assault Response and Investigations in Tribal Communities\n\n\n\nWeek 10 | July 22\, 2026 – Stalking and Protection Order Enforcement\n\n\n\nWeek 11 | July 29\, 2026 – Human Trafficking in Indian Country\n\n\n\nWeek 12 | August 5\, 2026 – Protecting Generations – Law Enforcement’s Role with Child and Elder Abuse in Tribal Communities\n\n\n\nWeek 13 | August 12\, 2026 – Enhancing Prosecution Outcomes in Tribal and Federal Cases\n\n\n\nWeek 14 | August 19\, 2026 – Sustaining Victim-Centered Policing Through Policy\, Outreach\, and Wellness\n\n\n\nWeek 15 | August 26\, 2026 – Protecting the Protector – Officer Wellness and the Cost of Caring\n\n\n\nWeek 16 | September 9\, 2026 – Bringing it all Together: Case Application\, Reflection\, and Moving Forward\n\n\n\n\nNote: Live sessions are 90 minutes on the dates identified above. All sessions will start at 2:00 pm ET / 1:00 pm CT / 12:00 pm MT / 11:00 am PT / 10:00 am AK \n\n\n\nWhat’s In It For YouSuccessful completion of this academy will help law enforcement \n\n\n\n\nImprove on-scene performance\n\n\n\nProduce stronger\, defensible cases\n\n\n\nReduce legal and jurisdictional risk\n\n\n\nBuild community trust\n\n\n\nSustain officer effectiveness and wellness\n\n\n\n\nIs This Training For You?Priority registrations given to Tribal law enforcement or law enforcement providing services to Tribal communities.Students are required to have working internet with audio and a working microphone. \n\n\n\n\nLaw Enforcement Professional
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/protecting-lives-strengthening-justice-essential-victim-centered-policing-for-tribal-law-enforcement/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Justice (DOJ),Tribal Justice
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SUMMARY:Strengthening AMBER Alert Responses in Indian Country: Implementation and a Survivor's Perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2018 was enacted to address gaps in emergency alerting systems that previously limited tribal participation in AMBER Alert activations. This presentation will explore how the AMBER Alert Training and Technical Assistance Program\, through the AMBER Alert in Indian Country (AIIC) program which is assists tribal communities in strengthening their emergency response capabilities for cases involving missing or abducted children. This presentation will also highlight a survivor’s perspective from Ashlynne Mike’s mother\, Pamela Foster. \n\n\n\nThis training is available to all interested parties. There is no charge to attend this training\, and CLE will not be available. \n\n\n\nThis training is a joint effort hosted by federal law enforcement agencies responding to violent crime in Indian Country. Sponsoring agencies include the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative\, the United States Indian Police Academy\, the Federal Bureau of Investigation\, the Drug Enforcement Administration\, the Bureau of Alcohol\, Tobacco\, Firearms and Explosives\, and the Department of the Interior’s Office of Law Enforcement and Security’s Victim Assistance Program. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov\, Deborah Thomas at Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/strengthening-amber-alert-responses-in-indian-country-implementation-and-a-survivors-perspective/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Interior (DOI),Dept of Justice (DOJ)
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SUMMARY:Effective Strategies to Interview Older Victims and Document Evidence of Elder Abuse in Indian Country
DESCRIPTION:Elder abuse is a widespread public health issue that often goes unreported due to the involvement of family members\, caregivers\, or other trusted individuals. This webinar will explore effective\, victim-centered approaches to elder abuse investigations that address the unique physical\, cognitive\, emotional\, and social needs of older adults while promoting safety\, accountability\, and healing. Participants will learn about the Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE)\, a U.S. Department of Justice–supported initiative that provides practical strategies for interviewing older victims\, documenting evidence\, and strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration. The session will also highlight culturally responsive resources from the Native American Elder Justice Initiative (NAEJI)\, developed by the International Association for Indigenous Aging\, to support elder justice efforts in Tribal communities. \n\n\n\nThis training is available to all interested parties. There is no charge to attend this training\, and CLE will not be available.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/effective-strategies-to-interview-older-victims-and-document-evidence-of-elder-abuse-in-indian-country/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Interior (DOI),Dept of Justice (DOJ),Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Social Services,Tribal Justice
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