Preventing Youth Hate Crimes and Identity-Based Bullying Virtual Symposium | October 17-18, 2023

Date: October 17-18, 2023 Time: 8am-1pm AKT/ 9am-2pm PT/ 10am-3pm MT/ 11am-4pm CT/ 12pm-5pm ET Description: The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will host its second Youth Hate Crimes and Identity-Based Bullying Prevention Virtual Symposium on October 17-18, 2023. The symposium coincides with Bullying Prevention Month and will focus on how to prevent

OJJDP Tribal Consultation 2023 | October 27, 2023

Tribal Consultation and Listening Session The Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is pleased to invite you to government-to-government Tribal consultations and accompanying listening sessions on OJJDP priorities, proposed regulations, and how OJJDP funding can best support Tribes to enhance and expand efforts to prevent and reduce delinquency and improve juvenile justice

9th Annual Repatriation Conference | November 7-9, 2023

Date: November 7-9, 2023 Location: Grand Casino & Hotel, Shawnee, OK Description: Get expert training from the best in the field, learn about important topics like the Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act) and Native American Graves Protection Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and connect with like-minded professionals in a safe and supportive environment. Don't

Native Wellness Institute: Moving Through Grief and Loss | November 7-8, 2023

Date: November 7-8, 2023 Time: 9am PT/ 10am MT/ 11am CT/ 12pm ET Registration Fee: $199 About the Training: This two-day training will help participants better understand the stages of grief, how grief is often expressed or not and tools to help individuals, families and communities deal and heal from grief and loss. Children and

Native Wellness Institute: Moving Through Grief and Loss | November 7-8, 2023

Date: November 7 - 8, 2023 Time: 9am-4pm PT/ 10am-5pm MT/ 11am-6pm CT/ 12pm-7pm ET Registration Fee: $199 About the Training This two-day training will help participants better understand the stages of grief, how grief is often expressed or not and tools to help individuals, families and communities deal and heal from grief and loss. Children

National Indian Country Training Initiative Training Announcement: Accessing Grants to Strengthen Tribal Justice System Capacity | November 14-15, 2023

Date: November 14-15, 2023 Location: Columbia, SC This workshop informs on the proposal/application process and offers tips to avoid common mistakes. Topics covered during the workshop include: Reviewing a solicitation Formatting a grant narrative Preparing an application checklist and building a writing team Addressing application components Creating a budget Writing goals, objectives, and deliverables/tasks Identifying community strengths

OJJDP Webinar on Preventing Racism and the Criminalization of Normal Adolescent Behavior Among Youth of Color | November 30, 2023

Date: November 30, 2023 Time: 11am-12:15pm AKT/ 12pm-1:15pm PT/ 1pm-2:15pm MT/ 2pm-3:15pm CT/ 3pm-4:15pm ET This webinar, presented by Kristin Henning, The Blume Professor of Law and Director of the Georgetown Law Juvenile Justice Clinic, will focus on ways to recognize and prevent the criminalization of normal adolescent behavior by African American youth. Professor Henning

Native Wellness Institute: Adults Working with Native Youth | December 5-7, 2023

Date: December 5-7, 2023 Location: Great Wolf Lodge, Scottsdale, AZ Time: 9am-5pm daily Registration Fee: $499 About the Training Young people who are not connected to cultural teachings and opportunities often struggle through life with confusion, identity issues, cultural pain and shame, feeling lost and most often yearning for that cultural connection. In many cases, young people

Native Wellness Institute: Native Youth Leadership Academy | December 5-7, 2023

Date: December 5-7, 2023 Location: Great Wolf Lodge, Scottsdale, AZ Time: 9am-5pm daily Registration Fee: $399 About the Training Native youth need caring adults to provide guidance, support, direction, and skills for personal growth and development. The Native Youth Leadership Gathering does just that. Activities focus on their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being and help to

Native Wellness Institute: Healthy Relationships Training | December 12-13, 2023

Date: December 12 - 13, 2023 Time: 9am-4pm PT/ 10am-5pm MT/ 11am-6pm CT/ 12pm-7pm ET Online via Zoom Registration Fee: $199 About the Training For over a decade, the Native Wellness Institute has been providing training on Healthy Relationships to communities across Indian Country. This two-day program is designed for adults who seek to enhance their understanding

National Indian Country Training Initiative Online Training: Human Trafficking in Indian Country | January 8, 2024

Date: January 8, 2024 Time: 10:45am-12pm AKT/ 11:45am-1pm PT/ 12:45pm-2pm MT/ 1:45pm-3pm CT/ 2:45pm–4pm ET Description:  The topic of human trafficking in Indian Country encompasses two categories: human trafficking within Indian country and human trafficking of Native American victims. This session will cover investigation and prosecution tactics, strategies and legal arguments from an experienced federal

FY 2023 CTAS New Grantee Orientation | January 9-10, 2024

Date: January 9-10, 2024 Location: Seattle, WA Congratulations to Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) grantees! All new FY 2023 Tribal Youth Program and Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court grantees are required to attend the New Grantee Orientation. Please e-mail the Tribal Youth Resource Center at tribalyouth@tlpi.org for registration information.