This Community of Practice session is part of a series, please see About Section below for details. Corrections work has become increasingly challenging. This series of Communities of Practice (CoP’s) is designed to provide information on issues and best practices in corrections (specifically probation and reentry professionals) working in tribal communities. Please join us to learn and share over the next several months.
This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of fentanyl and its analogs, focusing on the alarming rise in counterfeit and fake pills, illicit milling operations, and the evolving landscape of opioid misuse. Participants will learn how to recognize signs of opioid use and understand the physiological reasons behind the high risk of overdose associated with these potent substances.
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s tüüÇai Wellness Court, a culturally grounded, community-based approach to healing and recovery within the tribal justice system. This session will showcase how the Southern Ute Wellness Court blends traditional tribal values with evidence-based practices (EBP) to create a holistic and effective response to substance use disorders among tribal members. Discussion will highlight how the core multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to guide participants through their recovery journey and how this shared commitment fosters trust, accountability and a unified vision for wellness. The session will also explore lessons learned from implementation and client success stories.
This webinar will review the benefits of a coordinated community response to alcohol and substance misuse. Attendees will learn about how providing community based holistic, wraparound, culturally responsive and comprehensive services to individuals with mental health and substance use disorders supports their recovery. Discussion will focus on the vital role tribal reentry programming plays in the recovery process and explore a continuum of care approach aimed at providing support to individuals from arrest through reentry.
Cultural components are vital for our relatives who attend treatment facilities and programs. Creating these programs requires patience and partnership between facility leadership, staff and traditional practitioners. This session will explore how to navigate common disconnects between indigenous beliefs and mainstream culture in treatment. Examine effective ways to practice connectedness in indigenous program for all clients/ Discuss strategies to engage leadership and staff in normalizing indigenous practices within daily programs.
We are excited to share our final Compass edition of the 2025! Inside you'll find a look back at the year and what is to come in 2026. As we close out the year, we are grateful for the professionals, partners, and communities who made this year meaningful. Together, we strengthened skills, shared knowledge, and advanced public safety through collaboration and training. Thank you for being part of NCJTC’s mission. We look forward to continuing this important work with you in the year ahead.
We are excited to share our latest edition of the Compass Newsletter! November is National Native American Heritage Month and this issue highlights our relationships with American Indian/Alaska Indian (AI/AN) Communities at NCJTC. Learn about new training opportunities that just launched and much more!
64th edition of the AMBER Advocate Magazine, final issue of Calendar Year 2025.
The AMBER Alert Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Program brings you a wide variety of training opportunities to improve the investigative response of local, regional, state, and tribal law enforcement to high-risk victims, children in crisis and the commercial sexual exploitation of youth. Through this program, you will increase collaboration, improve skills, and develop effective policies and best practices to protect and safely recover missing, endangered, and abducted children.
We’re proud to share the NCJTC 2024 Annual Impact Report with you - a reflection of the critical work we’ve accomplished together. Read it today!
