16th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for ...

1 16th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime Braiding Strength, Hope, and Healing for the Path Forward . December 5 - 7, 2018. Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation Renaissance Hotel Coachella Valley, California Pre Conference Institutes will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. To register, complete the online registration form at Conference Pending Department of Justice Approval The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) and the Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) invite you to participate in the 16th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime, which will be held December 5 - 7, 2018 on the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation in Coachella Valley, California.

2 Plenary sessions and more than 60 conference workshop presentations will demonstrate methods and strategies for improving safety, as well as promoting Justice and healing for crime victims, through cooperation and collaboration among Tribal, Federal, State and private agencies in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. This conference is being coordinated by TLPI under grant # 2017-VR-GX-K024 from the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs and Department of Justice . Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Who Should Attend? ( ) Anyone interested in creating a network of safety, The Department of Justice 's Office for Victims of Justice , and healing for Indian country crime victims.

3 Crime (OVC) was established by the Victims of Crime Act Tribal Service Providers, including: of 1984 (VOCA) to serve as the federal government's Tribal Multi-Disciplinary Teams chief advocate for America's crime victims. Child Protection Case Workers Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) Social Services/Mental Health Professionals ( ) Elder Services The Tribal Law and Policy Institute is a Native non-profit Victim Advocates corporation organized to design and deliver education, Medical Personnel research, training and technical assistance programs that Law Enforcement promote the improvement of Justice in Indian country Prosecutors & Judges and the health, well-being and culture of Native peoples.

4 Probation/Corrections Substance Abuse Counselors Questions Traditional Healers If you have any questions, contact the Tribal Law and Policy Institute at our California Office: Community Members, including: Tribal Leaders Tribal Law and Policy Institute Victims/Survivors of Crime 8235 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 211. Tribal Elders & Youth West Hollywood, CA 90046. Tribal College Faculty & Students tel: (323) 650-5467 ~ fax: (323) 650-8149. Tribal, Federal, State and private agencies in Indian country Conference Website: 16th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime Braiding Strength, Hope, and Healing for the Path Forward.

5 Conference Goals If you are unable to complete the online registration, Honoring & Listening to Victim/Survivor Voices: please complete the enclosed registration form and Creating victim-centered/sensitive responses; being return to the Tribal Law and Policy Institute. inclusive of victim/survivors particularly those from un Registration Cancellation Policy served or underserved populations, including LGBTQ. victims, disabled victims and youth victims; and promoting Cancellations must be in writing and received by peer to peer learning opportunities. November 23, 2018.

6 Registration will be refunded less a Promoting Safety, Justice and Healing: Justice for $ administrative charge. No refunds will be made victims/ Justice for all; understanding jurisdictional issues; after November 23, 2018. Registration fees are exercising tribal sovereignty to promote safety transferable at no charge, but only with the receipt of a highlighting the resiliency of spirituality & healing in tribal substitute registration form. Transfer requests must be communities. received by December 4, 2018. Honoring the Wisdom of the Past: Understanding Scholarships historical trauma; enlisting tribal elders as keepers of our A limited number of scholarships are available to tribal tribal histories; and embracing traditional teachings.

7 Representatives, service providers and victims of crime Promoting Traditional Values: Promoting traditional who require financial assistance. To submit a scholarship values and incorporating traditional skills in crime victim services; upholding wellness, mentally, physically, application, complete the online application at: spiritually and emotionally; and framing victim services around tribal traditions. If you are unable to submit the online application, please Ensuring Safety, Justice & Healing for Seven complete the enclosed scholarship form and return with Generations of Children: Addressing child sexual abuse & a STATEMENT OF NEED to the Tribal Law and Policy education on developing programs for victims; emphasis Institute.

8 The scholarship application deadline is on victims within the juvenile Justice system; support for September 7, 2018. Scholarships are not guaranteed. keeping youth within the community. Recipients will be notified by October 15, 2018. Working in Harmony: Building partnerships with federal Incomplete applications may not be considered. and state agencies; supporting partnerships between tribes; education on the importance of networking and Statement of Need working together in collaboration to strengthen services; Please submit along with your application a separate supporting multi-disciplinary teams; and networking with Statement of Need should be 500 words (minimum) or Native men to address domestic violence & sexual assault.

9 One (1) single sided, letter size page. Your statement Supporting and Educating Tribal Leaders: Educating should explain: and supporting efforts of tribal leaders to achieve Why you need this scholarship accountability and responsibility to victims of crime. Your experience working with, or interest in Sustaining our Legacy: Developing skills and working with victims of crime in Indian country incorporating cultural approaches to enhance How you will utilize the information from the sustainability and measurability; increasing the accuracy of conference in your own community or career victimization research; and developing capacity within victim services.

10 Priority given to: Healing the Healers: Ensuring safety and support for Victims of Crime service providers. Victim Advocates Tribal Multi-Disciplinary Teams Registration Fee Service Providers Registration Fee: $ Tribal Leader/Official Early Bird rate: $ Tribal Law Enforcement Tribal Court Personnel Registration and payment for Early Bird rate must be received online or by mail by September 15, 2018. Tribal Youth Tribal Elders Registration fee covers all scheduled events, and also includes working dinner, working luncheon, community education Please indicate in your Statement of Need which, if any, of poster, conference program, and other resource materials.