Welcome to the National Tribal Justice Resource Center
The National Tribal Justice Resource Center is the largest and most comprehensive site dedicated to tribal justice systems, personnel and tribal law. The Resource Center is the central national clearinghouse of information for Native American and Alaska Native tribal courts, providing both technical assisstance and resources for the development and enhancement of tribal justice system personnel. Programs and services developed by the Resource Center are offered to all tribal justice system personnel -- whether working with formalized tribal courts or with tradition-based tribal dispute resolution forums. More…
News Articles
Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009
Chairman Bryon Dorgan Releases Draft of Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009. The bill generally seeks to bring greater local control to tribal law enforcement agencies, and establish accountability measures for federal agencies responsible for providing public safety in Indian Country. Title I of the bill would require the Department of Justice to file declination reports to tribal justice officials to coordinate the prosecution of reservation crimes. This Title would also enhance consultation and communication between the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services and tribal communities. It would also require the BIA to issue annual spending and unmet needs reports.
NAICJA's 40th Annual Conference and Board Meeting Announced
The NAICJA 40th Annual Conference and Board meeting location has been set and will be held October 18 - 21, 2009 at the Isleta Resort and Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This years theme is "40 Years of Strengthening Tribal Justice" with topics including restorative justice for peacemakers, case law updates, indigenous justice, traditional justice and much more.
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NAICJA Programs The National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) is a national voluntary association of tribal court judges. Its membership is primarily judges, justices and peacemakers serving in tribal justice systems. NAICJA is a non-profit corporation established in 1969. The Association is primarily devoted to the support of American Indian and Alaska Native justice systems through education, information sharing and advocacy. The mission of the Association, as a national representative membership organization, is to strengthen and enhance tribal justice systems.
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Bureau of Justice Assistance The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. BJA's overall goals are to (1) reduce and prevent crime, violence, and drug abuse and (2) improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. To achieve these goals, BJA programs emphasize enhanced coordination and cooperation of federal, state, and local efforts.
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Funding Opportunities
The government is working to provide funding to tribes to improve tribal programs and criminal justice. Funding opportunities are available year round, so check back often for new listings.
| Due | Name |
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| 10/1/2009 | Emergency Capital Repair Grants for Multifamily Housing Projects |
| 12/31/2010 | Current Office of Justice Funding Opportunities |
Training & Events
Training programs covereing every field and subject of Tribal Justice Systems are popping up across the US. Search through our events for the ones that best fit your tribal court system.
7/22 - 7/24: Los Angeles, CA
Three Day Live Anger Management Training Experience
7/31 - 8/1: Oakland, CA
Two Day Live Emotional Intelligence/Anger Management Training Experience
8/5 - 8/7: Minneapolis, MN
Advanced Court Clerk Training
8/6 - 8/7: Minneapolis, MN
1st Annual TCAP Tribal Courts Conference
8/15 - 8/15: Newark, NJ
Anger Management Guru, George Anderson, to Offer Anger Management Training in New Jersey
Tribal Organizations
- Alaska Inter-Tribal Council
- Alaska Native Justice Center
- American Indian Development Associates
- California Indian Legal Services
- DCI America
- Falmouth Institute
- Fox Valley Technical College - Criminal Justice
- Indian Dispute Resolution Service, Inc.
- Indian Law Clinic
- National American Indian Court Judges
Current Publications
From statistics to best practices, organizations are publishing reports to help provide those in the field of tribal justice and safety with new and helpful information. We attempt to link to the reports as they come out, so check back often.
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