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Participants Needed For Phoenix Area Native Focus Group on Tribal Victim Services to gather input for the Tribal Resource Mapping Project.
Date: October 10, 2016
Location: Room 352
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Read more
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is right around the corner, and the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence has some great resources to help you promote this month at Read more
“In 2015, the federal budget for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds increased by $1.6 million—from $745 million to $2.361 billion. These funds represent the single largest source of funding for victim services in Read more
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Webinar: “Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention-Current Perspectives” September 22 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. ET. This webinar aims to Read more
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Register Now for the 13th Annual “Fatherhood is Leadership” National Conference sponsored by the Native American Fatherhood & Families Association. Nov. 2-4, 2016, Tempe, AZ. This 2 1/2 day conference is Read more
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The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) presents the 18th Annual American Indian Tourism Conference. Sept 12-14, 2016. Tulalip, WA. Register TODAY!
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“Men who are struggling with a mental health challenge are more prone to stay silent and not seek treatment than female counterparts. That’s why Movember, an organization Read more
The Donation Management Protocol Webinar is part of the Helping Victims of Mass Violence and Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery, and Resources Toolkit Webinar Series. For dates Read more
Date: September 19-21, 2016
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“New data quantifies what many teachers and school counselors already know: While such violence often takes place outside of school, its repercussions resonate in the Read more
“Under a grant from the Office for Victims of Crime, NAVAA conducted the “NAVAA Training for Strategic Planning” project. This project provided training and technical Read more
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For the second year in a row, RAINN is inviting student organizers, administrators, and community members to order free coffee sleeves that contain information for the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Read more
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Register Now for New Online Trainings Available from Tribal Forensic Healthcare. Pediatric Sexual Assault Examiner and Domestic Screening Violence classes begin in September.
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Sexual Violence Data:
Actions Needed to Improve Clarity and Address Differences Across Federal Data Collection Efforts
GAO-16-546: Published: July 19, 2016. Publicly Released: August 18, 2016.
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Funding Opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families:
American Indian and Alaska Native Early Head Start Expansion.
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Summer Salmon Bakes at Kah-Nee-Ta Resort and Spa.
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President Obama Announces 2016 White House Tribal Nations Conference.
September 26, 2016 in Washington, D.C.
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October 2-5, 2016. Louisville Marriott Downtown Louisville, Kentucky
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Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Center (OVC TTAC) Webinar: Supporting Young Male Survivors of Violence.
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Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is Recruiting Tribal Consultants with Expertise in Human Trafficking particularly individuals and organizations who have an expert level of knowledge of the dynamics Read more
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“In recent days, judges have blocked or loosened voting restrictions in Texas, North Carolina, Wisconsin and Kansas. The fights have pitted Democrats and civil rights groups who say restrictive ID laws discriminate against minorities Read more
“The Healthy Native Babies Project: Workbook and Toolkit” is a resource focused on getting safe sleep messages into AI/AN communities. This resource is a collaboration among the NICHDRead more
The The National Network to End Domestic Violence has released a new mobile app, Tech Safety, that offers resources for victims of technology-facilitated stalking or abuse. The app is Read more
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The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), the California Coalition Against Sexual AssaultRead more
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“While shortages are somewhat common in the summer, this season’s shortage is particularly concerning because it arrived “several weeks earlier” than the nonprofit experienced in recent years, Peter Read more
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NMFS is authorized to provide Federal assistance to tribes to support conservation programs for marine and anadromous species under its jurisdiction. This assistance, provided in Read more
“The United States, Canada, and Mexico have resolved to work together to share lessons learned and improve coordination on violence against indigenous women and girls.” Read more
This course is FREE and sponsored by National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC). This course will help everyone to gain a better understanding of sexual violence. Register to Read more
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“In a tearful plea to her fellow Navajo Nation Council delegates, Amber Kanazbah Crotty announced for the first time publicly that she had been sexually harassed as an elected Read more
“I was born in a tepee at Cherry Creek, the first Indian village there ever was,” Bald Eagle told the Journal in 2013. “I know we can’t go back there, back to where we Read more
Register Now for End Violence Against Women (EVAW) International‘s 2017 International Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and System Changes. April 18-20, 2017 in Orlando, Read more
Highlights of the data collection include:
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Presented by Defending Childhood, OJJDP, & Futures Without Violence. July 28, 2016 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET. Presenters will explore the importance of developing Read more
The Crime Victimization Compensation Program Initiative Fact Sheet highlights efforts to further the Department of Justice’s mission to provide crime victims with the services they need to recover from their victimization. View fact sheet Read more
Abuse victims lose housing options – Argus Leader
Women fleeing abusive relationships can no longer find a roof and a bed at Mita Maske Ti Ki.
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The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) requires grantees to report on the effectiveness of the activities carried out with grant funds, and achievements and challenges of the program. Read more
The Compendium of Research on Children Exposed to Violence from 2010 – 2015 features brief abstracts and links to the studies. To view, click here.
Ayuda of Washington, D.C.: Victim Services Interpreter Bank, in partnership with the DC Office of Victim Services & Justice Read more
Part 1: Experience and Behavior 9/15
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90 Minutes 11:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM MT / 1:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM ET.
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The United States Department and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting comments and recommendations regarding the establishment of a Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (TIAC), consisting of tribal representatives, Read more
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Homeless and Housing Resource Network
(HHRN) will present a Spotlight Series, a series of webinars on the crisis of homelessness among American Indians and
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“The grassroots educational movement is gaining traction. In 2007, only a quarter of Native Americans between 50 and 75 were getting screened for colorectal cancer. Now that number is above a third. But that’s Read more
The American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research Journal is produced by the Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health at the Colorado School of Public Health, the Read more
- Early Bird Registration- $150.00- Deadline 9/5/16.
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This five-day agenda will feature several nationally known keynote speakers, more than 30 workshops, a cultural exchange night, talent show, and awards banquet and dance.
July 22-26, 2016, Oklahoma City, Read more
This year’s theme focuses on justice reinvestment and justice reform efforts. The American Probation and Parole Association has released resources for victim service partners Read more
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is looking for a social science researcher interested in conducting and supporting research and evaluation activities to more fully develop NIJ’s violence against Read more
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) at the U.S. Department of Justice, is currently recruiting independent consultants and organizations with demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, developing programs to provide Read more
If you missed End Violence Against Women (EVAW) International‘s webinar “How to Plan a Successful Training for Law Enforcement”, responses to the webinar chat questions (as well as to Read more
Deadline to submit is TODAY (July 15, 2016) Workshop presentations should demonstrate methods and strategies to improve safety, as well as promote justice and healing for crime victims through cooperation, and collaboration between Tribal, Read more
The Administration for Children and Families within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announces an opportunity to advise the Secretary and the Attorney General on practical and general policies concerning improvements to Read more
July 25, 2016- from 3 to 4:30 p.m. ET.
Webinar will explore the unintended consequences that mandatory and pro-arrest policies for Read more
“In the U.S., more than 130 Native American languages are endangered, and some are spoken by only a handful of people…”
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Assisting Original Crime Victims and Survivors in Wrongful Conviction Cases
Presenters:
Katie Monroe, Jennifer Thompson, and Janet Burke, Healing Justice Project
Michael N. Herring, Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney
July 25, 2016- 1:00-2:00 PM ET.
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Nomination period closes July 31, 2016
During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) each year, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) recognizes individuals, teams, programs, and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in supporting victims Read more
In response to the recent death of RoyLynn Rides Horse at the Crow Reservation on Tuesday and the murder of Hanna Harris at the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in 2013, the Montana Congressional Delegation is Read more
This program is authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, PL 114-113 for a national clearinghouse that provides training and technical assistance on issues relating to sexual assault of American Indian and Alaska Native women. Read more
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)’s new website is designed to reflect the enormous progress made in the science and practice of Read more
The First Annual Conference on Native American Nutrition (September 26-27, 2016) presents a first-of-its-kind opportunity to share and advance knowledge related to the dietary health of Native communities.
The major purposes Read more
The Office for Victims of Crime (“OVC”) published the final rule for its Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Formula Victim Assistance Grant Program in the Federal Register today, July 8, 2016. The final Read more
Last week Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) hosted the Vision 21: Tribal Community Wellness Center program to develop strategies for community engagement and program evaluation. These Read more
Division of Behavioral Health, Office of Clinical and Preventive Services, Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative – Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Initiative Support – New – The primary purpose of this Indian Health Service Read more
EVAWI is extremely pleased to announce that their grant from the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) includes funding to support 10 scholarships for sworn law enforcement professionals to attend our 2017 International Read more
Visit the Child Welfare Information Gateway National Child Abuse Prevention Month website throughout the year to continue to build community and hope utilizing Read more
The Energy and Mineral Development Program to provide funding for projects that assess, evaluate, or otherwise promote the processing, use, or development of energy and mineral Read more
Tribal Access to Justice Innovation is a new website highlighting innovative tribal justice programs from around the country. Developed by the Read more
In many jurisdictions, simple assault, much of which is home-based, is the most common offense among girls arrested and detained. This webinar will put this issue into the larger contexts of girls in Read more
FUNDING OPP: The Tribal Energy Development Capacity Program will help develop tribal capacity to regulate and manage energy resources. Eligible entities include federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native villages, regional or village corporations, Read more
If you know a deserving individual, group, team, or program, watch the video for instructions on how to submit a nomination. Nominations are due by July 31, 2016. Read more
Happy July! This month’s newsletter is packed with tons of useful educational resources, special trainings and events, and even a special highlight on progress reports which are due on Read more
Office for Victims of Crime Victim Assistance Training (VAT) Online’s Cyber Fraud module has resources on common types of Internet scams and strategies for increasing online safety. To access Read more
On July 20, 2016 from 3 – 5pm Eastern Time, the Urban Institute will present an overview of findings from the congressionally mandated assessment of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian housing needs. Read more
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The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has developed a new video: “If You’re a Victim of Crime, Read more
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American Indian and Alaska Native Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships – The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announces the availability Read more
The Children’s Bureau & Capacity Building Center for States’ Child Welfare Virtual Expo is two weeks away! Have you registered? Without leaving your desk, you can view six live-streamed presentations, chat with subject matter Read more
This data book ranks the well-being of children in states based upon factors such as health, family, and economic, among others. Review the full report and check out Read more
June 13, 2016 – Acting Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Lawrence S. Roberts announced the availability of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Tribal Leaders Directory in Searchable Read more
The goal of this cooperative agreement is for the awardee to develop training materials and implement evidence-informed, model policies that can be adopted by local jails and state prisons to reduce the Read more
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The case, Dollar General v. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, focused squarely on whether native tribal courts have the power to review civil cases involving the activities of nonmembers on native trust lands.
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Housing Needs Study draft report to be released in Indian Country. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requests that tribes review and comment on the report Read more
Learn how communities can work together during the recovery phase after an incident of mass violence or terrorism to implement key protocols to help victims, their Read more
Today at 2 p.m. (eastern time), the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) will present a Web Forum discussion with Sid Jordan, J.D. on Integrating the Needs of Read more
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) seeks fellowship proposals in nine purpose areas that further the goals of Vision 21 by Read more
“Joint Jurisdiction Courts: A Manual for Developing Tribal, Local, State & Federal Justice Collaborations” now available from OJP Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Read more
June 23, 2016
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET. Sponsored by National Institute of Justice (NIJ) & The United States Department of Read more
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Report Provides State-by-State Rates of Serious Suicidal Thoughts among Young Adults 18 to 25 who have had serious thoughts of Read more
Join the WINGS Foundation on July 14th at 10 am EDT in Washington D.C. for a Congressional Briefing, held in coordination with the Congressional Victims’ Read more
The purpose of this grant is to fund a national urban Indian organization to act as an education and research partner for Office of Urban Indian Health Programs and Read more
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) will make awards to develop or enhance statewide telemedicine programs to deliver expert Sexual Read more
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) wants to know the top 3–5 priorities that tribes have for serving and engaging Veterans. This input will be used to create Read more
The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness Read more
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is conducting a survey to better understand the services needed by those affected by domestic violence, and if Read more
This solicitation is intended to support the development and enhancement of partnerships between correction agencies and community based victim service providers with the goal of increasing access to outside support services for Read more
A win for further protection of Native American women!!
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor Read more
OJJDP to host a free webinar on Thursday, June 16, from 9 am to 10 am EST entitled “Reducing Implicit Bias.” Webinar will describe the intervention and Read more
Join the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a webinar: “Housing Counseling-Exploring the Pros and Cons of Tribal Participation”. Jun 14, 2016 at 1:00 PM EDT. Read more
The National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative (NIEJI) is hosting a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Forum: “Restoring respect and dignity by honoring Indigenous elders” on June Read more
June 16 Webinar (2:00-3:00 MST). Join the Native CDFI Network‘s Executive Director, Tanya Fiddler, as she examines the newly-released and highly-anticipated “Access Read more
The Administration on Aging (AoA) currently funds four Resource Centers for Older Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians that provide culturally component health care, community-based Read more
5th Annual Tribal Healing to Wellness Enhancement Training: September 27-29, 2016 hosted by Tribal Law and Policy Institute
For more information visit: enhTraining.TLPI.org or Read more
Pregnant and Parenting teens often are balancing their lives and being a parent. Ensuring that adolescent parents receive adequate social and emotional, medical, and academic support Read more
The Office for Victims of Crime‘s 2016 National Crime Victims’ Right Week (NCVRW) Crime and Victimization Fact Sheets, are a resource for victim service providers and allied professionals to Read more
Purpose of the funding is to establish one Quality Improvement Center (QIC) to develop, implement and support innovative collaborative models, policies, procedures and interventions targeted toward improving the safety, permanency and well-being Read more
“President Obama is weighing whether and how he can leave his own permanent imprint on history by designating about 2 million acres of land, known as the Bears Ears, as a national monument…”
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Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) will award one cooperative agreement of $1 million to develop a package of resource materials Read more
The Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) final rule was published in the Federal Register on Thursday June 2, 2016. The CCWIS final rule becomes effective on August 1, 2016, at Read more
WEBINAR TODAY: Helping Victims of Mass Violence & Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery and Resources (Region I) Office for Victims of CrimeRead more
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Notice calls for comments to be submitted by August 1, 2016. Through the IHBG program, the HUD provides federal housing assistance for Indian tribes in a manner that recognizes Read more
On any given day, more than one out of eight undergraduates (1.4 million college students) will consume alcohol in America, according to a new study by the Substance Read more
Free 90 Minute Webinar on Weds. June 8, 2016: “How to Plan a Successful Training for Law Enforcement” offered by End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI). Multiple Read more
Read about “The History of the Crime Victims’ Movement in the United States”
http://vroh.uakron.edu/pdfs/NCVRW_Step_5_HistoryMovement_3.pdf
Visit the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) website to register Read more
2016 WEWIN National Conference: “Embracing Cultural Values to Succeed: Individual, Family, Community, Tribe”
August 14-17, 2016 | Tulalip Resort & Casino | Tulalip, WA
Register here.
Through the power of entertainment, The Red Nose Day Fund has raised awareness and money to help kids who need us most at home and around the world. Red Nose Day is on a Read more
Heidi will manage a budget of more than $700 million and lead a team of approximately 140 professional employees in Washington, DC, and across Read more
“What Research Is Needed to Help Family Survivors of Homicide?” Article available on page 15 in the Spring 2016 Translational Criminology published by Center for Read more
National Mission Children’s Day is commemorated every year on May 25th as a reminder to continue efforts to reunite missing children with their families and as Read more
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has developed two informational video resources that can be used to provide more information about OVC and the Crime Victims Fund. View videos, here.
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, Indian Law Resource Center, and National Congress of American Indians invite you to attend a briefing on the Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women and Men: Findings Read more
Director of Emergency/Urgent Care and the SANE Program Manager at Southwest Health Hospital in Platteville, Wis.
For a list of the most current funding opportunities available from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), visit http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/Solicitation.aspx.
Within every age group, there are males of color who achieve excellence. But boys and young men of color remain overrepresented among those who do not excel academically and face home, school, peer-group, and Read more
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) TTAC’s updated Webinars page has recordings and training materials from nearly 40 past webinars, including Human Trafficking, Legal Assistance, Victims’ Rights.
“The Neurobiology of Sexual Assault” Webinar was conducted by the National Institute of Justice in 2012. To view the webinar, please visit http://nij.gov/multimedia/presenter/presenter-campbell/pages/welcome.aspx
“The Survivor Series” is a multi-media campaign featuring public service announcements and vignettes of seven sexual assault survivors speaking about the importance of seeking help and accessing services. For Read more
This consultation session is to provide tribal leaders an opportunity to learn more about OFCCP, INAERP, recent regulatory changes to the authorities enforced by OFCCP, and the collaborative partnerships INAERP has created over the Read more
The Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) has developed a web training to provide an in-depth overview of partnerships, planning, response, and recovery to assist civic, government, and Read more
The Tribal Law and Policy Institute and the Office for Victims of Crime are extending the invitation to register to conduct workshop presentations.
For more information or to register, please visit http://www.ovcinc.org/call-for-presentations
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The Tribal Jurisdiction Program encourages the coordinated involvement of the entire tribal criminal justice system and victim service providers to incorporate systemic change that ensures victim safety and offender accountability. Funds from the Tribal Read more
For more information on mental health and to download the 2016 Mental Health Month Toolkit, please visit http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/may
OVC will award up to two cooperative agreements of up to $1.2 million each to make physical, operation, and attitudinal changes in domestic violence shelters for individuals with disabilities. Apply by June 20, 2016.
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For more information please visit: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/249736.pdf
The VictimConnect Resource Center provides critical, confidential assistance through phone, text and chat. To learn more about it visit: http://victimconnect.org/
For more information please visit: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/resource/street-outreach-program-data-collection-study
Victim Assistance Training Online (VAT Online) has various modules on this topic including Sexual Assault, Campus/University Victims of Sexual Assault, Incarcerated Victims of Sexual Violence, and Victims of Sexual Assault in the Military.
https://www.ovcttac.gov/views/TrainingMaterials/dspOnline_VATOnline.cfm?tab=1
Current funding opportunities: http://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/CurrentFundingOpportunities.htm
To view the 2016 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl343ABgYKY
To view the Presidential Proclamation: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/04/08/presidential-proclamation-national-crime-victims-rights-week-2016
The American Probation & Parole Association is pleased to announce the availability of a training opportunity entitled Case Management Practices for Tribal Probation Personnel: Motivational Interviewing and Case Planning.
This training program is Read more
For more information from the Child Welfare Information Gateway, including resource guide and tip sheets: https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is seeking applications to support specialized services for victims of human trafficking throughout the United States.
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Fox Valley Technical College Missing and Exploited Children (MEC) Training and Technical Assistance Program is hosting a free 2-day training to emphasize minimizing bias and employing multiple hypotheses in child Read more
The United States Department of Justice National Indian Country Training Initiative (NICTI), together with the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention, is holding an Indian Country Strangulation and Suffocation Seminar on June Read more
The Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) provides training to support professional development, enhance services to the community, and expand outreach to underserved victims of crime.
This training provides an Read more
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The purpose of the Native American and Alaska Native Children in School (NAM) program is to award grants to eligible entities to develop and enhance capacity to Read more
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) National Indian Country Training Initiative is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring the Investigation and Prosecution of Child Fatalities, Neglect, and Abuse Seminar.
The seminar will be held April 25-29, Read more
United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), is hosting the “Today’s Native Leaders” (TNL) youth leadership event at Read more
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The 2016 National American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Behavioral Health Conference will be held on August 9 – 11, 2016 at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel in Portland, Oregon. The theme Read more
The U.S. Department of Education announces that it expects to make approximately 19 demonstration awards ranging from $500,000 to $1 million to tribal communities before Read more
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