Tribal Law Enforcement Victim Services Academy ” Protecting Lives, Strengthening Justice: Essential Victim-Centered Policing for Tribal Law Enforcement”
- OVW Approved?
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Yes
- Description
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Violence against Native women remains a significant public safety issue. According to the U.S. Department of the Interior- Indian Affairs Office, more than 1.5 million American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence in their lifetime. Tribal law enforcement officers report persistent challenges in identifying and responding appropriately to victims, navigating victim reluctance to come forward, and accessing adequate victim service resources. To address these challenges, the National Criminal Justice Training Center in partnership with the Tribal Law and Policy Institute developed the Tribal Law Enforcement Victim Services Academy.
The Tribal Law Enforcement Victim Services Academy is designed to:
- Equip new and current law enforcement officers serving Tribal communities
- Build foundational knowledge for effective victim support
- Develop practical, real-world skills for responding to crime victims
- Improve on-scene performance
The Tribal Law Enforcement Victim Services Academy is a 16-week virtual training designed to equip new and current law enforcement officers working in Tribal communities with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to support victims of crime using a culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and victim-centered approach.
Participants will gain the tools and resources needed to strengthen safety, uphold Tribal sovereignty, and enhance justice for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking.
Time commitment for the Academy is up to 2.5 hours per week. To be approved for this Academy, you must receive approval from your supervisor for this dedicated commitment. Your approving authority information is collected during the registration process for follow-up purposes. Please expect to participate in LIVE online instructor-led lectures held each week, as well as discussion boards, and independent study.