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The Violence Against Women Act Training

  November 15-16, 2023  

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TRAINING AGENDA

Traditional Opening
Opening
11/15/23
9:00-9:45am

Impacts of Trauma on Youth and Adults Involved in Tribal Justice Systems: What are Elements of a Trauma Informed Tribal Justice System (Keynote)
Keynote
11/15/23
9:45-11:00am

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.

Dr. Marilyn Bruguier Zimmerman, Senior Director of Policy and Programs of the National Native Children's Trauma Center
Dr. Marilyn Bruguier Zimmerman, Senior Director of Policy and Programs of the National Native Children's Trauma Center
BACK TO BASICS: A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REFRESHER
UNIT 1
11/15/23
11:00 AM-12:15pm

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.

Shelley Miller, Executive Director, Native Alliance Against Violence
Shelley Miller, Executive Director, Native Alliance Against Violence
WORKING WITH PERPETRATORS: BALANCING ACCOUNTABILITY AND RISK
UNIT 2
11/15/23
1:30-2:45pm

This presentation will provide an overview of those services that address the behavior or perpetrators and provide basic tools for all individuals who work with domestic violence perpetrators.

Jeffrie Cape, MSSA, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, Director of Charron Services
Jeffrie Cape, MSSA, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, Director of Charron Services
Re-Indigenizing Trauma Informed Practice in Indigenous Communities Part 1
UNIT 3
11/15/23
3:00-4:15pm

This presentation will provide an overview of how to work effectively with victims in a trauma-informed manner including hands on activities.

Kim Zahne, Training & Technical Assistance Specialist, National Indigenous Women's Resource Center
Kim Zahne, Training & Technical Assistance Specialist, National Indigenous Women's Resource Center
Opening - Day 2
Opening
11/16/23
9:00-9:15am

Reflections from Day 1

Re-Indigenizing Trauma Informed Practice and Communities, PART 2
UNIT 3
11/16/23
9:15-10:30am

This presentation will provide an overview of how to work effectively with victims in a trauma-informed manner including hands on activities.

Kim Zahne, Training & Technical Assistance Specialist, National Indigenous Women's Resource Center
Kim Zahne, Training & Technical Assistance Specialist, National Indigenous Women's Resource Center
BEST PRACTICES: TRAUMA-INFORMED PROCESSES AND PRACTICES IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES
UNIT 4
11/16/23
10:45am-12:00pm

This presentation will give an overview of the best practices for trauma informed court processes in domestic violence cases.

Hon. Ron Whitener, Former Chief Judge for the Tulalip Tribes, The Whitener Group
Hon. Ron Whitener, Former Chief Judge for the Tulalip Tribes, The Whitener Group
UNDERSTANDING AND IMPROVING LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTICE IN DV CASES
UNIT 5
11/16/23
1:00-2:15pm

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.

Steven Juneau, President/CEO, National Native Justice Institute
Steven Juneau, President/CEO, National Native Justice Institute
REFLECTING ON WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED – State, Local, Federal
Panel
11/16/23
2:30-3:45pm

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.

Traditional Closing
Closing
11/16/23
3:45-4:00pm

Weylin Thompson
Weylin Thompson

Questions?

Contact us at trainings@whitenergroup.biz

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