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Lummi Nation requested an additional training after their Drug ID and Drug Influence Detection courses were complete, so that additional people could receive the training. A virtual training was set up for them.

Our Native communities suffer from high rates of fatherlessness. One of the contributing factors to fatherlessness is addiction. Join this ask the expert session for a facilitated discussion and open forum with subject matter experts who will answer your practical questions regarding with fathers struggling with addiction and how fatherhood programming can provide support for recovery. Prior to the session, we will gather feedback from you about what you would like to learn about the topic from the experts.

Upon BJA’s request, Humberto Cardounel and Joseph Milek from the NRTAC team attended BJA’s Violent Crime Reduction Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana. Additionally, an Indianapolis Crime Guns Task Force (ICGTF) site tour was arranged so Mr. Cardounel and Mr. Milek could see a high-functioning regional CGIC.

The IACP invited the National Policing Institute (NPI) to present at the IACP 2023 Annual Conference held from October 14-17 in San Diego, California. This four-day event featured training, networking opportunities, and educational workshops on various topics important to law enforcement. The NPI was invited to present on the 4th day. Ms. Tammy Brown from the BJA moderated a panel consisting of four subject matter experts. Ms. Kerry Yerico from the NPI, Lt. Eric Vogelpohl from Cincinnati Police Department, Sgt. Joshua May from Chattanooga Police Department and Sgt.

E5: Utilizing Existing Tribal Court Systems Data to Increase Outcomes and Identify Areas of Support

NAICJA staff, Johanna Farmer and Mary Rodriguez, submitted a presentation proposal that was selected for the 2023 Legal Symposium. NAICJA will share their work on the policy project regarding collateral consequences and their inherent role in preventing access to housing in Indian Country. Conference registration is waived for the day the staff presents.

Subject: Legal and Advocacy Updates

Title: Perpetual Punishment: Impacts of Criminal Justice System Involvement on Housing

NAICJA staff Johana Farmer, and consultant, Ms. White Eagle, presented on collateral consequences at the National Tribal Judicial and Court Personnel Conference on October 24, 2023. All NTJCP conference participants received a copy of the Policy Guide on Collateral Consequences.

NAICJA staff co-presented on October 25, 2023 on “Native American and Alaska Native Veterans: Justice Outreach, Legal Assistance and Services, Veteran Courts” with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Veteran Justice Outreach and Legal Services) and the AllRise’s Justice for Vets at NAICJA’s 54th National Tribal Judicial and Court Personnel conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Upon BJA’s request, the NRTAC team in the first National Case Closed Project (NCCP) Convening. Kerry Yerico from the NRTAC team attended the conference and presented on how crime gun intelligence can be used to support criminal investigations and improve clearance rates.

Proposed Activity: NAICJA proposes to conduct two (2), two-day Roundtable Conferences – one in Anchorage, Alaska, and one in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with proposed sessions outlined below.