Upcoming Events and
Training Opportunities
June
Webinar 10
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM PT/ Noon MT/ 1:00 PM CT/ 2:00 ET
Title: "Working Together in Divorce and Custody Matters"
Description: Navigating divorce and custody can be difficult; when domestic violence is involved, the stakes are even higher. In this session, the presenters will discuss how to better meet a victim’s needs through collaboration between legal advocates/attorneys and victim advocates. Presenters will cover the key elements of divorce and custody cases including a brief review of jurisdiction, physical and digital safety planning, and custody enforceability issues, visitation, empowering victims’ voices, and securing the safety of pets and animals.
July
Webinar 11
Date: Wednesday July 15, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM PT/ Noon MT/ 1:00 PM CT/ 2:00 ET
Tite: Trauma-Informed Lawyering
Description: Impacts of client trauma can affect every area of legal representation. Trauma-Informed lawyering includes respecting the client’s expertise and ensuring the client’s goals and objectives are met. The attorney should strive for transparency, predictability, client-centered representation, reliability, proactive support and patience. This webinar will delve into the different types of trauma responses, impacts of trauma on legal practices, benefits of lawyers utilizing trauma-informed practices, understanding the connection of confidentiality and privilege on victim safety. The webinar will also present the six principles for trauma-informed practices and concludes with a discussion on participants’ strategies for implementing trauma-informed practices into their legal representation.
Aug
Webinar 12
Date: Wednesday August 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM PT/ Noon MT/ 1:00 PM CT/ 2:00 ET
Tite: Victim’s Rights in Indian Country
Description: In this webinar, participants will receive information on Victim’s Rights in Indian Country. The presentation will address why Victim’s Rights are beneficial to victims and their families. Next, the webinar focuses on how to navigate multiple jurisdictions. The presentation will address the various definitions of “victim” for purposes of asserting victim’s rights and then moves to enforcement of victim’s rights. The webinar concludes with useful tools to utilize when working with victims asserting their victim’s rights.
Sept
21st Annual Government-to-Government VAW Tribal Consultation
Dates: September 9-11, 2026
Meeting location: Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, Washington
Registration site: https://www.ovwconsultation.org/Attend/Register?mc_cid=3c3634c625&mc_eid=0060693e6a
Hotel and Travel info: https://www.ovwconsultation.org/Attend/Hotel-Travel?mc_cid=3c3634c625&mc_eid=0060693e6a
Registration and Hotel Reservations are now open for the 21st Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation to be conducted in-person September 9-11, 2026, at the Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, Washington.
All attendees – whether virtual or in-person – must register for the conference.
For any questions, email TribalConsultation@eventPowerSupport.com.