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This first session was a listening session to kick off a Community of Practice (CoP) series. Future topics will be developed from this session.

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This foundational session explores how cultural identity, traditions, and community belonging serve as powerful protective factors in tribal probation and reentry work. Participants will examine strategies for integrating tribal customs, ceremonies, elders, language, and storytelling into supervision and case planning. The session will also address the impact of historical trauma—including colonization, forced removal, and systemic marginalization—on justice-involved tribal individuals and communities. Emphasis will be placed on culturally grounded, strengths-based approaches that honor Indigenous knowledge systems while supporting healing, accountability, and reintegration.

This session emphasizes the importance of collective reintegration in tribal communities. Participants will explore the roles of family, clan, and tribal systems of support in probation and reentry work. The session will focus on how to coordinate effectively with tribal courts, behavioral health, housing, education, spiritual leaders, and culture keepers. Emphasis will be placed on incorporating culturally grounded practices like Talking Circles, Peacemaking, and restorative approaches that reflect community values and shared responsibility.

This session focuses on how to integrate modern evidence-based practices (EBPs) with Indigenous knowledge systems in tribal justice settings. Participants will examine how to adapt risk/need assessments, cognitive-behavioral interventions, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed supervision to align with traditional practices and cultural contexts. The session encourages co-design with community members and emphasizes strengths-based, land-based, and ceremonial healing approaches.

When working on missing and exploited children’s cases within Indian Country, it is important to value the differences, understand and adapt to the culture, and recognize that various dynamics exist. Through this webinar, you will obtain a better understanding of the tribal community and its system of shared values, beliefs, and rituals that are learned and passed on through generations. Furthermore, you will gather best practices and examples to reduce barriers and increase trust when working on missing and exploited children’s cases on tribal lands.

Through this second webinar of a 2-part webinar series on "Cultural Considerations when Working within Indian Country," you will gain a better understanding of tribal jurisdictions and its impact on investigations in Indian Country. Join us to examine the history of tribal communities' and how cultural values can impact interactions when working with victims of exploitation. Review best practices to recognize, identify and assist high-risk children living on tribal lands.