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12th National Indian Nations Conference
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Office of Justice Programs, within the U.S. Department of Justice is pleased to announce the 12th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime. The Conference will be held December 9 — 11, 2010, in Palm Springs California, with the theme, “Walking in Harmony: Honoring Victim Voices to Achieve Safety, Justice & Healing.” This year’s conference is coordinated again by the Tribal Law and Policy Institute under a grant from OVC.
Online Registration is Now Available for the 12th National Indian Nations Conference
The purpose of the 12th National Indian Nations Conference — the largest U.S. Department of Justice sponsored Indian Nations conference — is to bring together Native American victims, victim advocates, tribal leaders, victim service providers, community volunteers, prosecutors, judicial and law enforcement personnel, family violence and sexual assault specialists, medical providers, social services and mental health personnel, probation/corrections, criminal justice and juvenile justice personnel, as well as federal and state agency representatives to share their knowledge, experiences and ideas for developing programs that serve the unique needs of crime victims in Indian Country.
12th National Indian Nations Conference Goals:
* Honoring and Listening to Victim/Survivor Voices
* Promoting Safety, Justice, and Healing
* Promoting Traditional Values and Incorporating Traditional Skills in Crime Victim Services
* Supporting and Educating Tribal Leaders
* Honoring Wisdom of the Past
* Working in Harmony
* Sustaining our Legacy
* Healing the Elders
If you have any questions regarding workshop submission or the 12th National Indian Nations Conference, please visit the Conference Website or contact Tribal Law and Policy Institute Office at (323)650-5467 or via email conference@tlpi.org.