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Strengthening Tribal and Non-Tribal Collaboration To Address Elder Abuse in Tribal Communities
Register for the 18th National Indian Nations Conference
OVC FY24 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program - Invited to Apply
StrongHearts Native Helpline
Protecting Indigenous People: Human Trafficking Resources
Missing or Murdered Indigenous People: Bringing Loved Ones Home
Missing or Murdered Indigenous People: Understanding the Issue
Deadline Extended: Submit Your Art for Display at the 18th National Indian Nations Conference
Apply for a Scholarship to Attend the 17th National Indian Nations Conference
A limited number of scholarships are available for Tribal representatives, service providers, community partners, and victims of crime who require financial assistance to attend the 17th National Indian Nations Conference scheduled for December 6–9, 2022, at the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation in Palm Springs, California. This conference is still pending U.S. Department of Justice approval.
The scholarship application period is now...
OVC FY 2023 Developing Future Victim Specialists to Serve American Indian/Alaska Native Victims of Crime
OVC FY 2023 Invited to Apply Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula
View New Materials to Help Young Survivors in Tribal Communities
Tribal Legal Code Resource: Crimes Against Children, Guide for Drafting or Revising Tribal Laws on Crimes Against Children
Children and Youth in Tribal Communities: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
These materials were created specifically for children and youth in Tribal communities by Native authors and illustrators and are tailored to the needs of young children (ages 2 to 6), school-age children (ages 7 to 12), and teens (ages 13 to 18) who have been the victim and/or witness to a crime and are interacting with Tribal, state, and/or...
Children and Youth in Tribal Communities: A Guide for Practitioners
Children and Youth in Tribal Communities: Practitioner and Parent/Caregiver Guides
Practitioner and Parent/Caregiver Guides
These materials were created specifically for children and youth in Tribal communities by Native authors and illustrators and are tailored to the needs of young children (ages 2 to 6), school-age children (ages 7 to 12), and teens (ages 13 to 18) who have been the victim and/or witness to a crime and are interacting with Tribal, state, and/or federal justice...
Maggie Mercury | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
Maggie Mercury tells the story of a teen who was a witness in a criminal court case.
She hosts a blog where she and her friends talk about what can happen when a young person is the victim or witness in a criminal case.
The story breaks down this complicated issue for teens in Tribal...
Maggie Mercury: Rights & Roles Book | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
This booklet accompanies Maggie Mercury and describes the jobs of the different grown-ups the reader might meet.
The grownups may be from the reader’s Tribe or a different Tribe, or may work for the local, state, or Federal Government.
The book also addresses rights in the criminal legal system.
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Brandon’s Path: Rights & Roles Book | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
This booklet accompanies Brandon’s Path and describes the jobs of the different grownups the reader might meet.
The grownups may be from the reader’s Tribe or a different Tribe, or may work for the local, state, or Federal Government.
The book also addresses rights in the child welfare system.
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