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16th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime

“Braiding Strength, Hope, and Healing for the Path Forward”

December 5 - 7, 2018 Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation

Renaissance Hotel Coachella Valley, California

Pre Conference Institutes will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018

To register, complete the online registration form at www.OVCINC.org Conference Pending Department of Justice Approval

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) and the Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) invite you to participate in the 16th

National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime, which will be held December 5 - 7, 2018 on the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation in Coachella Valley, California. Plenary sessions and more than 60 conference workshop presentations will demonstrate methods and strategies for improving safety, as well as promoting justice and healing for crime victims, through cooperation and collaboration among Tribal, Federal, State and private agencies in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. This conference is being coordinated by TLPI under grant # 2017-VR-GX-K024 from the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs and U.S. Department of Justice.

Who Should Attend? Anyone interested in creating a network of safety, justice, and healing for Indian country crime victims.

Tribal Service Providers, including: • Tribal Multi-Disciplinary Teams • Child Protection Case Workers • Social Services/Mental Health Professionals • Elder Services • Victim Advocates • Medical Personnel • Law Enforcement • Prosecutors & Judges • Probation/Corrections • Substance Abuse Counselors • Traditional Healers

Community Members, including: • Tribal Leaders • Victims/Survivors of Crime • Tribal Elders & Youth • Tribal College Faculty & Students

Tribal, Federal, State and private agencies in Indian country

Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) (www.ojp.gov/ovc)

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) was established by the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA) to serve as the federal government’s chief advocate for America’s crime victims.

Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) (www.Home.TLPI.org)

The Tribal Law and Policy Institute is a Native non-profit corporation organized to design and deliver education, research, training and technical assistance programs that promote the improvement of justice in Indian country and the health, well-being and culture of Native peoples.

Questions If you have any questions, contact the Tribal Law and Policy Institute at our California Office:

Tribal Law and Policy Institute 8235 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 211

West Hollywood, CA 90046 tel: (323) 650-5467 ~ fax: (323) 650-8149

[email protected]

Conference Website: www.OVCINC.org

Conference Goals • Honoring & Listening to Victim/Survivor Voices:

Creating victim-centered/sensitive responses; being inclusive of victim/survivors particularly those from un‐served or underserved populations, including LGBTQ victims, disabled victims and youth victims; and promoting peer to peer learning opportunities.

• Promoting Safety, Justice and Healing: Justice for victims/justice for all; understanding jurisdictional issues; exercising tribal sovereignty to promote safety & justice; highlighting the resiliency of spirituality & healing in tribal communities.

• Honoring the Wisdom of the Past: Understanding historical trauma; enlisting tribal elders as keepers of our tribal histories; and embracing traditional teachings.

• Promoting Traditional Values: Promoting traditional values and incorporating traditional skills in crime victim services; upholding wellness, mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally; and framing victim services around tribal traditions.

• Ensuring Safety, Justice & Healing for Seven Generations of Children: Addressing child sexual abuse & education on developing programs for victims; emphasis on victims within the juvenile justice system; support for keeping youth within the community.

• Working in Harmony: Building partnerships with federal and state agencies; supporting partnerships between tribes; education on the importance of networking and working together in collaboration to strengthen services; supporting multi-disciplinary teams; and networking with Native men to address domestic violence & sexual assault.

• Supporting and Educating Tribal Leaders: Educating and supporting efforts of tribal leaders to achieve accountability and responsibility to victims of crime.

• Sustaining our Legacy: Developing skills and incorporating cultural approaches to enhance sustainability and measurability; increasing the accuracy of victimization research; and developing capacity within victim services.

• Healing the Healers: Ensuring safety and support for service providers.

Registration Fee

Registration Fee: $200.00

Early Bird rate: $150.00

Registration and payment for Early Bird rate must be received online or by mail by September 15, 2018.

Registration fee covers all scheduled events, and also includes working dinner, working luncheon, community education poster, conference program, and other resource materials.

Registration fee must be paid by all conference participants, including presenters.

To register, complete the online form at:

www.OVCINC.org

If you are unable to complete the online registration, please complete the enclosed registration form and return to the Tribal Law and Policy Institute.

Registration Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be in writing and received by November 23, 2018. Registration will be refunded less a $25.00 administrative charge. No refunds will be made after November 23, 2018. Registration fees are transferable at no charge, but only with the receipt of a substitute registration form. Transfer requests must be received by December 4, 2018.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available to tribal representatives, service providers and victims of crime who require financial assistance. To submit a scholarship application, complete the online application at:

www.OVCINC.org

If you are unable to submit the online application, please complete the enclosed scholarship form and return with a STATEMENT OF NEED to the Tribal Law and Policy Institute. The scholarship application deadline is September 7, 2018. Scholarships are not guaranteed. Recipients will be notified by October 15, 2018. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Statement of Need

Please submit along with your application a separate Statement of Need should be 500 words (minimum) or one (1) single sided, letter size page. Your statement should explain:

• Why you need this scholarship • Your experience working with, or interest in

working with victims of crime in Indian country • How you will utilize the information from the

conference in your own community or career

Priority given to: Victims of Crime Victim Advocates Tribal Multi-Disciplinary Teams Service Providers Tribal Leader/Official Tribal Law Enforcement Tribal Court Personnel Tribal Youth Tribal Elders

Please indicate in your Statement of Need which, if any, of the above categories are applicable.

U.S. Department of Justice Grantee Funding If your Tribe is a current U.S. Department of Justice Grantee, explain on a separate page why your U.S. Department of Justice grant cannot fund your travel expenses.



Funded by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice

Conference Registration



December 5 - 7, 2018

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation ~ Coachella Valley, CA

To register please complete the online form at:

www.OVCINC.org

Conference Pending Department of Justice Approval

If you are unable to complete online registration, complete the form below and return to the Tribal Law and Policy Institute. One (1) registration form per person. Type or print clearly. Cancellations must be in writing and received by November 23, 2018. Registration will be refunded less a $25.00 administrative charge. No refunds will be made after November 23, 2018. Registration fees are transferable at no charge, but only with the receipt of a substitute registration form. Transfer requests must be received by December 4, 2018.

Name: ____________________________________ Tribal Affiliation (If Applicable): ___________________________

Job Title (If Applicable):________________________________________________________________________________

Organization or Agency (If Applicable): ___________________________________________________________________

If Federal employee please indicate: Department of Justice Employee Other Federal Employee

Address: ____________________________________ City: _____________________ State: __________ Zip: _______

Tel. ( ) ____________ Ext. ____ Fax: ( ) ____________ Email: _______________________________________

Please check here if you do not want your contact information published in the Conference Program.

Fees and Deadline

Early Bird Rate (Sept. 15, 2018) $150.00

Registration Fee $200.00

CEU Credit and CLE Credit $25.00

Total Due: $______.00

Early Bird registration and payment must be received by September 15, 2018

On-site Registration: December 4, 2018 4:00pm - 8:00pm

December 5, 2018 7:00am - 9:00am

Hotel reservation deadline is November 8, 2018.

All fees include attendance to all scheduled events, Working Dinner, Working Luncheon, and conference resource materials.

Payment Options

Credit Card If you are paying with a credit card, please register and pay online at www.OVCINC.org. Note: Government issued credit cards may need prior approval to authorize transaction.

Check/Money Order/Cashier’s Check Make check payable to Tribal Law and Policy Institute. Include check with registration form. Registration forms without payment will not be processed until payment is received.

Cash Please do not send cash in the mail. Cash payments will only be accepted during on-site registration on December 4, 2018 and December 5, 2018.


Return Forms, Comments, Questions to:

Tribal Law and Policy Institute 8235 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 211 ~ West Hollywood, CA 90046

tel: (323) 650-5467 ~ fax: (323) 650-8149 ~ [email protected]

Pre-Conference Institutes

Pre-Conference Institutes (December 4th unless otherwise noted) are free of charge, but you must pre-register and there are enrollment limitations. Initial listing provided below:

Healing through Art

Victimization Issues within the Two Spirit Community

Sex Trafficking in Indian Country Advocacy Curriculum

Essentials for Developing a Community-Driven Tribal Action Plan

Foundation Funding

(Morning Session) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction (SDVCJ)

(Afternoon Session) Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA) Enhanced Sentencing Authority (ESA)

(Afternoon Session) NamUs: Tools and Resources to Manage and Resolve Missing and Unidentified American Indian and Alaska Native Cases.

This initial list of Pre-Conference Institutes is subject to change. For more specific and updated information concerning Pre-Conference Institutes, please refer to the conference website:

www.OVCINC.org

Continuing Education

If you would like Continuing Education Credit check all credits that apply. See the reverse side of this form for details.

Psychology Social Work Legal*

Counseling Nursing Law Enforcement

Marriage/Family Therapy

If you are seeking Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit please provide your state bar number __________________ Note: California State MCLE is pending approval



Continuing Education Credit

The Institute for Continuing Education is a co-sponsor of the 16th National Indian Nations Conference. The program offers a total of 21.00 contact hours as follows: December 4th 6 hours; December 5th 6 hours; December 6th 6 hours; December 7th 3 hours. The CE processing fee is $25.00 per person and may be paid with registration or on-site. If you have questions regarding continuing education credit, contact hours offered, the program, presenters, or for a listing of learning objectives by session, please contact The Institute for Continuing Education at: (800) 557-1950; e-mail: [email protected]. CE verification is mailed to CE applicants approximately 3-4 weeks following the Conference event.

The Institute for Continuing Education is a co-sponsor of the 16th National Indian Nations Conference. The program offers a total of 21.00 contact hours. The CE processing fee is $ 25.00 per person and may be paid with registration or on-site. Who Should Attend: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage/family therapists, mental health professionals, nurses, attorneys, Native American advocates, and all allied health professionals who work with Native Americans. Course Completion Continuing education credit is awarded on a session-by-session basis with full attendance required for each session attended. Partial session credit is not offered. To qualify to receive continuing education credit, attendees must complete the CE materials, sign in/out daily at designated locations, and complete an evaluation of the sessions attended. CE verification is mailed to attendees following the Colloquium. Questions: If you have questions regarding continuing education, the program, faculty, grievance issues, or for a listing of learning objectives, comprehensive speaker bios, please contact The Institute at: 800-557-1950; e-mail: [email protected]. Commercial Support: The Institute for Continuing Education receives no funds from any commercial organization for financial support of its activities in providing continuing education sponsorship of the Colloquium. The Institute’s sponsorship of this Conference does not imply endorsement of featured exhibits. Note: It is the responsibility of attendees to determine if continuing education credit offered by The Institute for Continuing Education meets the regulations of their licensing/certification board. Continuing Education Offered: (for provider information visit www.OVCINC.org) Psychology Counseling Social Work Marriage/Family Therapy Nursing Skills Level: Scheduled sessions are open to all Conference registrants. Sessions have not been ranked according to skill level, due to the interdisciplinary nature of this event. Registrants are urged to review the program descriptions to determine appropriateness for personal and professional goals. Non-Credit Sessions: Continuing education credit is not offered for breakfast, luncheon, dinner, reception events; poster sessions, board meetings, networking sessions, and/or advocacy meetings. If you have questions regarding events for which continuing education is offered, please contact The Institute for Continuing Education at the numbers listed above. Legal: Application will be made to the State Bar of California for approval of appropriate Conference workshops for continuing legal education. Law Enforcement: Law enforcement professionals who make application for continuing education will receive verification of contact hours earned in Conference participation, which may not be submitted to their POST. It is the responsibility of law enforcement professionals to check with their POST to determine if such documentation will qualify for the awarding of POST credit. ADA: If you require special accommodations, please contact [email protected].

Scholarship Application 16th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime


December 5 - 7, 2018

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation ~ Coachella Valley, CA

We encourage you to complete the online application at:

www.OVCINC.org

If you are unable to submit the online application, complete the form below and return the Statement of Need to the Tribal Law and

Policy Institute. Please submit by September 7, 2018. Recipients will be notified by October 15, 2018. Incomplete applications

may not be considered. One (1) application form per person. Type or print clearly.

Name: ____________________________________ Tribal Affiliation (If Applicable): _____________________________ (Full names as it appears on government issued ID)

Job Title (If Applicable):_______________________________________________________________________________

Organization or Agency (If Applicable): __________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________ City: ______________________ State: ____ Zip: _________

Tel. ( ) _____________ Ext. ____ Fax: ( ) ______________ Email: _____________________________________

Please check here if you do not want your contact information published in the Conference Program.

Pre-Conference Institutes

Pre-Conference Institutes (December 4th unless otherwise noted) are free of charge, but you must pre-register and there are enrollment limitations. Check which pre-conference institutes you will attend:

Healing through Art

Victimization Issues within the Two Spirit Community

Sex Trafficking in Indian Country Advocacy Curriculum

Essentials for Developing a Community-Driven Tribal Action Plan

Foundation Funding

(Morning Session) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction (SDVCJ)

(Afternoon Session) Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA) Enhanced Sentencing Authority (ESA)

(Afternoon Session) NamUs: Tools and Resources to Manage and Resolve Missing and Unidentified American Indian and Alaska Native Cases

This initial list of Pre-Conference Institutes is subject to change. For more specific and updated information concerning Pre-Conference Institutes, please refer to the conference website:

www.OVCINC.org

Work Category:

Please check all that apply from the following:

Tribal Court Personnel Tribal Elder

Tribal Leader/Official Tribal Youth

Victim Advocate Victim of Crime

Direct Service Provider in Indian Country

Law Enforcement Officer in Indian Country

Member - Tribal Multi-Disciplinary Team (CPT/MDT)

Other (please specify): ________________________________

Statement of Need

Your statement should explain (see scholarship criteria on the back of this form):

1. Why you need this scholarship.

2. Your experience working with, or interest in working with victims of crime in Indian country.

3. How you will utilize the information from the conference in your own community and/or career.

4. Indicate your applicable priority group or groups.

5. If your Tribe is a current U.S. Department of Justice Grantee, explain on a separate page why your U.S. Department of Justice grant cannot fund your travel expenses.

Funding Needs

Check all that apply. (Scholarships will be granted for airfare OR mileage. Do NOT check both.)

Registration Fee

Airfare - Nearest Airport: _________________________

Mileage - Approximate mileage (round trip): __________

Lodging (complete below)

I am willing to share a room: Yes No

I have arranged to share a room with:

________________________________________________


Scholarship Deadline September 7, 2018

Forward Forms, Comments, Questions to:

Tribal Law and Policy Institute 8235 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 211 ~ West Hollywood, CA 90046

tel: (323) 650-5467 ~ fax: (323) 650-8149 ~ [email protected]



Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who Should Apply? A limited number of scholarships are available to tribal representatives, service providers and victims of crime who require financial assistance. Priority will be given to the following work categories:

• Tribal Leader/Official

• Victims of Crime

• Victim Advocates

• Tribal Multi-Disciplinary Teams

• Service Providers

• Tribal Law Enforcement

• Tribal Court Personnel

• Tribal Youth

• Tribal Elders What is the Criteria for receiving a scholarship? A scholarship review committee will review and score your application based on the below criteria. Scholarships will be awarded to the top scoring applications. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

1. Scholarship application is completed with all required information.

2. Scholarship application was received by the deadline of September 7, 2018.

3. Statement of need is completed and addresses all of the required areas. Points will be deducted if there is no attached statement of need. Statement of Need should be at least 500 words (minimum) or one (1) sided, letter size page.

− Why you need this scholarship

− Your experience working with, or interest in working with victims of crime in Indian country.

− How you will utilize the information from the conference in your own community and/or career.

− Indicate what priority group you belong to.

− Indicate if your Tribe is a current U.S. Department of Justice grantee and explain why your U.S. Department of Justice grant cannot fund your travel expenses.

4. Priority/Work Category is clearly communicated. Be sure to indicate if you are a tribal leader/official, victim of crime, victim advocate, tribal multi-disciplinary team member, service provider, tribal law enforcement, tribal court personnel, tribal youth and/or tribal elder.

5. Our overall goal is to bring as many deserving scholarship applicants to the conference within the available budget and budget restrictions. Please indicate if you are willing to car pool, share a room, only need a partial scholarship or are able to match funding (for example, perhaps your program is willing to pay directly for two participants so long as two additional team members can travel on scholarship).

6. Additional information will be given credit. We are seeking a diverse pool of qualified scholarship applicants. Consideration will be given to candidates working in underfunded tribal direct service programs.

7. We need a substantial number of volunteers to perform various volunteer tasks at the conference. Please indicate if you are interested in volunteering at the conference in some capacity.

When will I find out if I’ve been given a scholarship?

Recipients will be notified no later than October 15, 2018. You will receive an online scholarship acceptance email so please ensure your email is correct. You must reply by email to accept the terms and conditions of the scholarship.

What does the Scholarship cover?

Scholarships may include all or some of the following expenses (subject to change based on DOJ travel guidelines and conference approval).

Registration A waiver of registration fee valued at $200 will be provided.

Airfare Round trip airfare will be provided. We cannot reimburse you for baggage fees, in-flight meals/beverages/movies, or other airfare related expenses. Please note that your airline ticket will be non-transferable and non-refundable. Should you be unable to attend and have to cancel your ticket, you will be required to reimburse TLPI for the cost of your airline ticket. The airline credit will be issued in your name.

Mileage If you are requesting mileage reimbursement, we will reimburse you at the current 2018 federal GSA rate of 0.545 cents per mile (not to exceed the cost of round trip airfare to and from your local airport to the conference hotel). A travel expense form must be completed to receive a reimbursement check. Checks can be picked up at the registration table.

Hotel Lodging will be provided in the travel scholarship and will only cover the room costs and applicable tax. Your room reservations and arrangements will be completed by the TLPI staff.

Scholarships do not include hotel incidentals, ground

transportation, non-approved meals, per-diem, and personnel expenses. All expenses are subject to change and must be in accordance with current DOJ travel guidelines.

Does the Scholarship cover CEU or CLE Credit?

No. Participants are responsible for the $25 fee.

Do I have to register for the conference if I receive a Scholarship?

Yes. The Scholarship Application is separate from the conference registration. You will receive a registration waiver code in your scholarship acceptance email. We encourage all participants to register online at www.OVCINC.org. If you are unable to complete an online registration, you can mail or fax a hard copy registration form to Tribal Law and Policy Institute.

http://www.ovcinc.org

Location

The 16th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime will be held at the Renaissance Hotel on the reservation of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in Coachella Valley. The Renaissance Hotel is a full service conference hotel, located on the Agua Caliente Reservation. The Renaissance Hotel is within a five minute drive from the Palm Springs International Airport and offers complimentary airport transportation. The desert climate is warm and dry with average December daytime temperatures in the seventies, and average nighttime lows in the mid-forties.

Renaissance Hotel 888 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, California 92262 Rate: $109 + tax

Reservation Code: Indian Nations Reservations: (800) 228-9290 Online Reservations: visit www.OVCINC.org Reservation Deadline: November 8, 2018

Agenda at a Glance

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Thursday, December 6, 20018

Friday, December 7, 2018

Pre-Conference Institutes Full day Pre-Conference Institutes will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 (unless otherwise noted). These Pre-Conference Institutes are designed to allow more in-depth examination of critical issues. While these Pre-Conference Institutes are free of charge, you must pre-register and there are enrollment limitations.

The initial listing of Pre-Conference Institutes:

• Healing through Art • Victimization Issues within the Two Spirit

Community • Sex Trafficking in Indian Country Advocacy

Curriculum • Essentials for Developing a Community-Driven Tribal

Action Plan • Foundation Funding • (Morning Session) Violence Against Women Act

(VAWA) Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction (SDVCJ)

• (Afternoon Session) Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA) Enhanced Sentencing Authority (ESA)

• (Afternoon Session) NamUs: Tools and Resources to Manage and Resolve Missing and Unidentified American Indian and Alaska Native Cases

This initial list of Pre-Conference Institutes is subject to change.

For more specific information concerning Pre-Conference Institutes, please refer to the conference website:

www.OVCINC.org

If you are unable to view the conference website, please contact the Tribal Law and Policy Institute.

Vendors/Exhibitors

Individuals and organizations are cordially invited to apply for product/materials/service exhibit space. To request an application contact TLPI at (323) 650-5467 or [email protected]. Be prompt in requesting applications as not all requests can be accommodated. Applications will be considered on a first come basis. Vendor and Exhibitor applications deadline is November 2, 2018. Vendor information can also be found at:

www.OVCINC.org

Continuing Education Detailed information concerning education credits can be found on the reverse side of the registration form.

Pre-Conference Institutes 9:00 AM 5:00 PM -

On-Site Registration 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

On-Site Registration 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Plenary Opening Session 9:00 AM - Noon

Workshops A 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Workshops B 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Working Dinner 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workshops C 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Workshops D 10:30 AM - Noon

Working Luncheon Noon - 1:30 PM

Workshops E 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Workshops F 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Wiping of Tears Ceremony 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Plenary Closing Session 9:00 AM - Noon

Notice of Photography and Filming

Participants, presenters, and exhibitors attending the 16th OVC Indian Nations Conference agree that they may be photo-graphed during the event and their likeness may be used in promotional materials without providing monetary compensa-tion. By registering for this event, participants, presenters, and exhibitors agree to receive email communication from the Tribal Law and Policy Institute concerning event details, CEU/CLE certification, program changes, and upcoming events




December 5-7, 2018 Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation

Coachella Valley, California Conference Website: www.OVCINC.org

Tribal Law and Policy Institute 8235 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 211 West Hollywood, CA 90046

tel: 323.650.5467 | fax: 323.650.8149 | [email protected]

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