Workshop Submission Deadline:
July 15, 2016
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The Office for Victims of Crime and the Tribal Law and Policy Institute are extending this invitation to participate as a presenter at the 15th National Indian Nations Conference. Workshop presentations should demonstrate methods and strategies to improve safety, as well as promote justice and healing for crime victims through cooperation, and collaboration between Tribal, Federal, State, local and private entities in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Target Audience:
The target audience is all persons interested in assisting victims of crime in Indian country including:
Indian Country Service Providers
(Tribal, State, and Federal):
Child Advocates
Child Protection Case Workers
Social Services
Elder Services
Victim Advocates
Medical Personnel
Law Enforcement
Judges & Prosecutors
Probation/Corrections
Substance Abuse Counselors
Traditional Healers
Tribal Community Members:
Tribal Leaders
Victims/Survivors of Crime
Tribal Elders & Youth
Tribal College Faculty & Students
We welcome presentation ideas for all levels of experience/knowledge. Presenters must demonstrate expertise in working with Native American communities.
Selection Criteria for Workshops will include:
Relevance to the target audience
Fits into conference theme/goals
Presenters demonstrate expertise in working with Native American communities.
Encourages interdisciplinary coordination and cooperation
Highlights promising practices
Introduces innovative strategies
Honors and supports victims of crime
Workshop demonstrates clear connection to crime victimization
Questions:
Tribal Law and Policy Institute
P: 323-650-5467 ~ F: 323-650-8149
Email: Conference@TLPI.org
Website: www.OVCINC.org