The Violence Against Women Act Training

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This keynote will give a broad overview of the impacts of trauma on behaviors that involve Native youth and adults in tribal justice systems. The elements of a trauma-informed tribal justice system will be highlighted and strategies implement practice change to better support Native youth, adults and families.

In this session we will review the dynamics of domestic violence, barriers victims may face, the importance of confidentiality and advocacy and resources. Learning objectives will include the ability to identify power and control tactics, identify barriers to leaving a domestic violence situation, importance of confidentiality in DV cases, and identify resources in Oklahoma.

This presentation will expand on perceptions and skills about having discussions and exploring internal accountability with perpetrators. Specific tools created with input from perpetrators in the program will be shared including an analogy that helps facilitate meaning discussion about accountability with individuals and groups. Participants will be: 1) Aware of a definition of accountability that focuses on an individual’s internal perspective, 2) Able t o identify domains of accountability, and 3) Understand the analogy of the bases of accountability and how to use it to facilitate deeper discussion with participants

This session will focus on the importance of cultivating trauma-informed approaches with Indigenous cultural knowledge, values, and teachings in grounding survivor-centered healing and support. This session will explain how the trauma Indigenous peoples experience is linked to oppression and discrimination. Trauma informed practice during this session will also be explored through an Indigenous lens that also will recommend an intersectional approach that are founded in culturally rooted beliefs and practice. This session will lastly illustrate that re-Indigenizing trauma informed approaches is a process that must be led, defined, and reflective of the community’s culture, history, and values.

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Join us in the Magnolia Room for breakfast and some reflections from Day 1.

This session will be a continuation of part one.

This sessio n will explore effective methods for implementing trauma-informed practices within the context of domestic violence cases. These cases are inherently unique and demand an elevated level of sensitivity and awareness. The successful implementation of trauma-informed processes and practices require
understanding of the unique challenges faced by survivors. It will also touch on how to manage respondents/defendants during and between hearings. Additionally, this session will discuss varying court approaches in domestic violence cases and shed light on their potential effectiveness and limitations

This unit will examine the general practices of Indian Country law enforcement responding to domestic violence cases, identify practitioners resources to help law enforcement, and create an action plan to work with law enforcement to implement improvements.

Emcee will host a panel discussion where local practitioners are asked a series of questions and reflect on what they have learned, what Choctaw is doing well, and where Choctaw could improve.

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