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TLPI's Tribal Justice TTA Project includes Objective 3: Provide (and support) General Training on and off site, including Task 3.3: Conduct one national and/or one regional Enhancement Training annually. Each year the Tribal Law and Policy Institute offers a national Wellness Court Training. The 2024 Healing to Wellness Court Implementation and Enhancement Training, was held over the course of 3 days from September18th to September 20th, in Phoenix, Arizona. Each day consisted of plenary session(s) and 4 workshop tracks, for a total of 34 workshops and 2 BJA Feedback Sessions.

This annual conference provides training for all government prosecuting attorneys handling capital and complex homicide cases: including trial, appellate, post-conviction, and habeas prosecutors. The conference has something for all skill levels.

On February 9th Dr. Laura Wyckoff presented the work and vision for the Lab to the NPI Fellows. The NPI Fellows are current or former members of criminal justice organizations whose knowledge, experience, and skills help support and advance NPI's mission. The approximately 60 Fellows work on specific projects, represent NPI in meetings and conferences, and develop substantive thought pieces and resources to address the pressing issues facing policing. The Fellows were asked to bring the ideas of the Knowledge Lab to their agencies and the field.

On March 5th, 2024, Center staff hosted a regional convening in collaboration with the Eugene Community Court. The agenda included a presentation by the Eugene Community Court, a session regarding Risk-Need-Responsivity theory and research, a Restorative Justice session by consultants from Collective Justice, a presentation by Red Hook Community Justice Center around community courts, housing, and holistic services, as well as a collaborative and interactive responsive interventions session. The attendees were able to observe court at Eugene Community Court the following day.

On February 8th, 2024, Center staff hosted a regional convening in collaboration with the Reno Community Court. The agenda included a Reno Community Court observation the day prior, a presentation by the Reno Community Court, a session regarding Risk-Need-Responsivity theory and research, a Restorative Justice session by Matthew Hartman (Director of Just Outcomes), a presentation by Midtown Community Justice Center on Pre-Arraignment Diversion in New York City, as well as a collaborative and interactive responsive interventions session.

Co-hosted the National Criminal Justice Association Forum on Criminal Justice for any affiliated justice-related personnel and staff from all states and territories. RSAT TTA staff planned and held the following sessions:

TTA Description:

On June 5th, community members and advocates gathered together to listen and share their experiences and expertise with engaging law enforcement to inform the development of tools and resources to support community organizations and coalitions seeking to improve police-community relationships and promote bias-free and community-informed policing practices.

The Police Reform Experience webinar series is designed to facilitate insightful panel discussions with senior representatives from cities that have implemented significant reforms. Each webinar will spotlight successful strategies employed by these agencies in key areas such as policy development, training, accountability systems, and data management. The first session will feature the experiences of the Seattle and Los Angeles police departments in advancing reform efforts. Subsequent webinars will delve into specific topics, allowing viewers to engage based on their interests.

The NRTAC hosted the 8th Annual Regional CGIC Multi-Site Training in Miami, Florida. The Miami CGIC assisted in organizing the conference and invited participating CGIC grantees to tour their facilities. The conference was a mix of panel presentations and breakout sessions. Presentation topics included executive buy-in, CGIC successes, the role of the intelligence analyst in a CGIC, and CGIC case prosecution.