Join us for one of our upcoming trainings in Positive Indian Parenting. Positive Indian Parenting prepares tribal and non-tribal child welfare personnel to train American Indian and Alaska Native parents using a culturally specific approach. The materials presented during this training draw on the strengths of historic Indian child-rearing practices and blend traditional values with…
Our most popular training, Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) prepares tribal and non-tribal child welfare personnel to train American Indian and Alaska Native parents using a culturally specific approach. The materials presented during this training draw on the strengths of historic Indian child-rearing practices and blend traditional values with contemporary skills. Storytelling, cradleboards, harmony, lessons of…
Each year, NICWA hosts the largest national gathering on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) child advocacy issues. With over 1,400 attendees—and growing every year—this three-day conference has become the premiere national event addressing tribal child welfare and well-being. Keynote speakers range from federal officials at the highest level of government to youth with lived…
Each year, NICWA hosts the largest national gathering on American Indian and Alaska Native child advocacy issues. With over 1,400 attendees—and growing every year—this multi-day conference has become the premiere national event addressing tribal child welfare and well-being. Keynote speakers range from federal officials at the highest level of government to youth with lived experience…
Built on evidence-based principles, this training curriculum supports law enforcement in fostering strong community relationships, enhancing interactions with youth, and creating effective interventions to divert at-risk and minority youth from the justice system. Improving procedural justice efforts in the juvenile justice system offers an unmatched return-on-investment for law enforcement agencies. Training Schedule: April 11 |…
Explore the challenges involved with no body homicide investigations. Most start as missing persons cases; the suspect’s head start coupled with the absence of the victim’s body leaves gaping holes in the investigation. Join us to hear from experienced instructors as they provide the framework and tools to build a prosecutable circumstantial case—regardless of the…
Explore strategies for conducting death investigations that occur from several origins. Learn how to evaluate the crime scene, conduct effective interviews and interrogations, develop case leads, utilize investigative resources (crime laboratories, medical examiners), and comprehend medical autopsies. Training Schedule (with a one-hour lunch break each day) May 9: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CDT May 10:…
The opioid crisis and the flood of other drugs has reached epidemic proportion in many of our communities. Learn more about this national challenge and other emerging drug trends such as Fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, synthetic cannabinoids, and other chemicals. Explore the issues associated with the legalization of marijuana in many states and vaping, Butane…
On April 18-19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will host its 25th Annual Tribal Budget Consultation (ATBC) at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building at 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC. This year’s budget consultation is to collaborate on the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request. WHY IT MATTERS: The ATBC provides Tribes…
The Mountain Plains Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center is proud to announce the third installment of our Virtual Learning Course Series! Please join us for “The Fundamentals of Trauma-Informed Care” on June 20 at 1 p.m. MST. You can learn more about the event and register through this link. This course builds on our stigma…
