Training Opportunity: July 21, 2021. The Bureau of Justice Assistance, in partnership with other organizations, presents “Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS) in Tribal Communities.” This webinar will provide an overview of PRSS as part of a comprehensive program to address substance abuse within Tribal communities. Participants will explore specific models Read more…
This week is Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week. It’s a week to commemorate the important work done by community corrections to keep our communities safe. Community corrections professionals are in a unique position to make real differences in people’s lives. Unsure why these professionals are critical to victims’ rights? Read more…
Unified Solution’s June E-Bulletin is available now! Check out current news including reminders for deadlines, resources, trainings, event dates and materials.
In this month’s E-Bulletin, check out current news including reminders for deadlines, resources, trainings, event dates and materials.
Partner Update. Each year, Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI) hosts full-time public health interns to explore public health careers by taking part in projects related to epidemiology, clinical services, public health, Indigenous evaluation, and research within urban American Indian/Alaska Native populations. Interns learn about partner organizations, including the Washington State Read more…
Resource. The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is excited to share their “Priorities for the 117th Congress: Legislation and Funding to Address Survivors’ Needs” resource. Earlier this year, NNEDV also developed a priority sheet for the new Administration titled “The Next Steps to Ending Domestic Violence: 100 Day Read more…
Training Opportunity July 20, 2021. The “Innovations at the Intersection: Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault with a Survivor Support Packet” webinar will discuss the development of a support guide for survivors of sexual assault with disabilities, the value of a support guide in your community, and how you can create Read more…
Training Opportunity July 15, 2021. Join the “Ask the Expert: Co-Occurring Disorders Simplified” webinar for a facilitated discussion and open forum with subject matter experts who will answer your practical questions regarding working with individuals presenting with co-occurring disorder diagnoses. Register at https://ncjtc.fvtc.edu/trainings/TR00611516/TRI0611529/ask-the-expert-co-occurring-disorders-simplified
Resource. The “It’s About Trauma” three-page handout provides a culturally based overview of what trauma is, how people respond differently to trauma, and Indigenous ways of healing. Download the resource at https://www.niwrc.org/resources/fact-sheet/its-about-trauma-handout
News. On June 16, 2021, the Biden Administration announced an additional investment of $1.8 billion in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to combat COVID-19 in Indian Country. This is in addition to an investment of more than $4 billion announced in April 2021. This investment aims to strengthen the public Read more…