Do you understand the dynamics of your courthouse? Are you involved in scenario based training related to your courthouse security? Jim Brigham shares three critical issues related to enhancing security in your courthouse.
Learn how tribal courts can develop integrated Domestic Violence Courts to adjudicate all aspects of cases involving Domestic Violence including protection orders, violation of those orders, child custody and visitation, property issues and other aspects to avoid conflicting orders and ensure victim safety.
Often times, the biggest role of a facility dog is to calm and support an individual during stressful situations. Learn what a facility dog is and how they are being used particularly as a school resource officer partner in K-12 schools and/or in tribal court settings. The process to obtain and train a dog, subjective observations, and data collected will be discussed.
From the initial 911 call to the courtroom, real-time crime analysis and rapidly evolving technology are transforming how law enforcement solves crimes and delivers justice faster than ever before. Join us for an engaging webinar that explores the digital tools, forensic innovations, and data-driven strategies that are reshaping modern criminal investigations — both today and into the future. With the belief that we are all digital detectives; this session will take a closer look at the latest advancements powering today’s investigative efforts. As we work to increase solve rates and better serve victims in our communities, the integration of technology into every phase of an investigation is proving essential. Attendees will gain insight through real-world case studies and practical examples that highlight how these tools are being used in the field to solve crimes more efficiently, accurately, and with fewer resources.
Explore how community stakeholders can better respond to domestic violence cases using risk information. Learn about the social science behind lethality and risk assessment, and gather concrete tools and suggestions for court-based risk assessment in an effort to enhance safety.
Learn about the federal laws and tribal remedies available to protect victims of domestic violence. Discuss the safety needs of victims and how tribal court civil and criminal remedies (such as protection orders and criminal sanctions) are important to safeguarding victims. Review reparations for victims that should be considered by the tribal court for damages resulting from crimes or acts that have already occurred. Victim centeredness during the trial process will be emphasized.
Review the steps Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Alabama’s only federally recognized tribe, took to overcome jurisdictional barriers to achieve implementation of state legislation known as the Poarch Band of Creek Indians – State Police Powers Act (Alabama Act #2018-393). Review the specific barriers that were overcome such as lack of state recognition, no available copies of MOU’s that were in prior existence, inability to use state academy for training; not honoring tribal courts, etc. Discuss how this enhanced multi-jurisdictional partnership has supported increased public safety for the Poarch Creek community.
Explore recent court cases examining the issue of over-broadness in electronic device search warrants, and how investigators can overcome and succeed in light of these guidelines. There will be a close examination of forensic data extraction and the importance this plays in sexual abuse prosecutions, establishing the nexus with what sexual abuse perpetrators search on devices to make their victimization possible. This browsing history can be used by prosecutors to create a persona of the offender to present stronger jury cases, as well as for post-trial classification under the Adam Walsh Protection Act.
Learn how to prepare and present a winning case in child maltreatment proceedings or criminal prosecutions of child abusers. Topics addressed include ideas for successfully confronting common defenses, and ways to prepare witnesses, including children, to testify effectively and minimize the trauma they experience in court.
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.
