The Tribal Law and Policy Institute offers a free video subscription that provides access to a newly available recorded webinar series focused on Tribal Healing to Wellness Court Tribal–State Collaboration. These sessions are designed to help Healing to Wellness Court grantees strengthen Tribal justice systems and better support the needs of their communities.
This series covers key topics for jurisdictions where closer Tribal–State collaboration is needed, including joint or inter‑jurisdiction partnerships, due process protections, resource sharing, and long‑term sustainability of Healing to Wellness Courts.
For more information and resources concerning Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts, please visit www.WellnessCourts.org. The webinar series is free to all participants. If you have any questions please email, Wellness@TLPI.org.
Webinar Topics
Accepting Referrals from State Jurisdictions
- Robert Mann, Ho-Chunk Healing to Wellness Court Coordinator, Ho-Chunk Nation Healing to Wellness Court
- Michelle Greendeer-Rave, Associate Trial Court Judge, Ho-Chunk Nation Healing to Wellness Court
Webinar Description: In this webinar, Ho-Chunk Nation Healing to Wellness Court Judge Michelle Greendeer-Rave and Coordinator Robert Mann explain how their Wellness Court accepts referrals from state court systems and how these processes can strengthen relationships between Tribal and state courts. They describe their internal referral procedures, collaboration with Wellness Court staff, and strategies for building productive connections with state partners. The session also highlights efforts to increase awareness among other jurisdictions about the role and impact of Healing to Wellness Courts
Expanding the Presence of Your Healing to Wellness Court
- Merenda Hillmann, Assistant District Attorney, Brown County District Attorney
- Stephanie Smith, Healing to Wellness Court Coordinator, Oneida Judiciary
Webinar Description: In this webinar, Brown County Assistant District Attorney Merenda Hillmann and Oneida Nation Healing to Wellness Court Coordinator Stephanie Smith describe how the Oneida Nation Healing to Wellness Court expanded its presence within the local and surrounding jurisdictions. They discuss efforts to codify Wellness Court procedures, build confidence in the program, and collaborate with neighboring jurisdictions to maximize resources and strengthen operations.
Due Process Protections in Your Healing to Wellness Court
- Hon. Daniel Stretcher, Judge, Coushatta Healing to Wellness Court
Webinar Description: This webinar explores key due process considerations for Healing to Wellness Courts. Coushatta Healing to Wellness Court Judge Daniel Stretcher outlines the statutory language that establishes due process protections for both participants and the court. He also explains procedures that allow participants to contest sanctions or termination decisions, identifies situations where termination may be challenged, and describes how Healing to Wellness Courts safeguard themselves against allegations of due process violations.