“Presenters discuss approaches to implementing trauma-informed best practices into volunteer and intern programs, as well as explore how investing time and energy into these programs increases organizational capacity and is effective in strengthening programs, outreach, and advocacy efforts. During this session, participants can identify trauma-informed approaches that organizations can take Read more…
“This MMIWG crisis is in part what the U.S. apologized for—the lack of resources for tribes to provide justice and victim services; and the failure of local, state, and federal responses to these crimes.” Read more in Restoration’s latest issue.
Any tribal DV/SA programs interested in the ‘Using Data to Craft the Narrative of Your Program- Four Part Webinar’ series by the Native Alliance Against Violence? This four-part webinar series will demonstrate skills that will help organizations create a narrative that clearly communicates program needs, strengths, and uniqueness. Each segment Read more…
The RISE Summer Academy is a six-week program designed to help American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students become more competitive when applying to medical school. This program provides in-depth training and Indigenous learning opportunities to prepare scholars for the medical school application process. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 Read more…
In this month’s E-Bulletin, check out current news including reminders for TWO important deadlines: Quarterly Performance Measurement Tool (PMT) reporting for October through December 2020 (due February 28th) AND the submission of a Population Certification (due March 5th) if you are a new or existing program that plans to utilize Read more…
During National Consumer Protection Week, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) joins the Federal Trade Commission and other federal agencies to help provide information on scams, identity theft, and other consumer protection issues. View the resources available to raise awareness and assist victims of financial crimes, elder fraud, and Read more…
“The pain of personal trauma is like the prickly spikes on the stem of a Devil’s Club…” Don’t miss Keristyn Weber’s story in Valdez Native Tribe’s new video series, Healing Journeys. She also shares a traditional Wooms “Devil’s Club” Tea recipe.
The 2021 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) artwork is now available online to help your organization plan its public awareness activities in advance of, and during NCVRW. You can use the following resources to promote awareness about crime victims’ rights and services: Theme Artwork, Customizable Theme Poster, Web Artwork. Read more…
The National Center on Elder Abuse, in collaboration with the National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative, has released nine new resources, including: Elder Caregiving in Indian Country, Financial Abuse and Exploitation of Elders in Indian Country, Healthcare and Elder Abuse in Indian Country. For more resources, visit the Indigenous Elder Justice Read more…
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, an opportunity to raise awareness on the dangers of teen dating violence and connect youth with the resources they may need. Access Office of Justice Programs‘ (OJP) Teen Dating Violence Special Feature for topical information and resources from OJP and Read more…