The reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) expanded the jurisdiction of tribal courts over crimes of domestic violence committed on tribal land. This authority empowers tribal justice systems to protect victims of domestic violence and provide greater access to victim services in Indian County. Collaboration among state, local and tribal victim services is essential to meet the needs of Native women and children who are victims of domestic violence. This webinar will highlight state, local and tribal collaborative efforts to provide services to meet the needs of victims This will be an interactive session and with opportunities for participants to discuss and ask questions of the presenters.
Presenters:
- Dianne Barker Harrold, Attorney and Indian Country Consultant, Member, Cherokee Nation
- Brian Hendrix, Victims of Crime Tribal Liaison for State of Oklahoma, Member Muscogee Creek Nation
Moderator:
- Steve Siegel, Director, Special Program Unit, Denver District Attorney and Board Member of Unified Solutions and NCJA
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