Tribal Sovereignty and Tribal Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction (Recorded on Jan. 14, 2026)
In this webinar, participants received information on the history and importance of Inherent Tribal Sovereignty and why that premise is so important to Tribes. The webinar then delved into Tribal civil and criminal jurisdiction in Indian country that is of paramount importance when providing legal assistance to Tribal clients in Indian country.
Recording link and materials: ​
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"Tribal Sovereignty and Jurisdiction" (YouTube link)
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Tribal Law & Policy Institute: "Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Sample Code" (PDF)
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Tribal Law & Policy Institute: "Tribal Code Checklist for Implementing VAWA 2022 Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction" (PDF)​​
Protection Orders, Full Faith and Credit (Recorded on Jan. 21, 2026)
In this webinar, participants received information on drafting enforceable protection orders. The discussion included the elements necessary to invoke the Full Faith and Credit mandate of 18 U.S.C.2265. The webinar delved into drafting remedies tailored to meet the needs of the applicant for the protection order. The webinar concluded with a refresher of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) 2022 covered crime of violation of a protection order committed by non-Indians in Indian country.
Recording link and materials:
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"Protection Orders, Full Faith and Credit" (YouTube link)
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Tribal Law and Policy Institute's website, www.TribalProtectionOrder.org
Attorneys and Advocates working together: Privacy, Confidentiality and Privilege (Jan. 28, 2026)
​Presenter will share importance of attorneys and advocates working collaboratively for victims of domestic violence and sexual violence to promote victim safety and a holistic approach to service providing. The webinar will explore the concepts of privacy, confidentiality and legal privilege. The webinar concludes with a discussion of the challenges presented and potential solutions to those challenges promoting privacy, confidentiality and privilege, featuring co-presentation by consultant Shelley Miller from the Native American Alliance Against Violence (NAAV) based in Oklahoma to discuss the experiences of the NAAV’s CIRCLE Project with these topics.