Resource: The Office of Violence Against Women and the Tribal Law and Policy Institute published “A Victim-Centered Approach to Sexual Violence Against Native Women: Resource Guide for Drafting Sexual Assault Law Enforcement Protocols.” Tribal law enforcement officers play an essential role in securing safety and justice for Native survivors of sexual assault. A victim-centered law enforcement protocol improves the investigation of sexual assault crimes, which increases the likelihood of victim participation and increase the probability of convictions in Tribal, state, and federal courts. Access the guide at https://www.swclap.org/wp-content/uploads/swclap-resource_Tribal-LE-SA-Protocol.pdf

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