3rd Annual Crimes Against Children in Indian Country Conference Mar 4 - 6
March 04 2008
3rd Annual Crimes Against Children in Indian Conference
March 4-6, 2008 ~ Baraboo, Wisconsin
Since its conception in 2004 this training conference for tribal
and non-tribal service practitioners has addressed the challenges and opportunities presented when working with youth in Indian Country.
Youth face challenges today that are not paralleled by any
previous generation. Youth can be vulnerable to threats from: Internet
- online predators; School violence - bullying, gang activity, discrimination; Victimization - domestic violence, historic, physical, and emotional trauma; Substance abuse - alcohol, marijuana, methamphetamines and other drugs; and Suicide - depression.
Unfortunately, our Native youth are impacted by these threats at
rates many times higher than their non-Native peers. Many times Tribal communities do not have access as other communities to the same resources necessary for addressing these threats.
Attend this conference and help bring positive change to our
Native youth. Participants representing tribal and non-tribal communities are encouraged to attend. Other individuals who would benefit from this training include those employed in Law Enforcement, Courts, Corrections/Probation, Education, and Youth & Social Services Organizations. Please visit the website for a more detailed ‘Who Should Attend’ description.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All BJA grantees from the Indian Alcohol and
Substance Abuse Program (IASAP) and Tribal Courts Assistance Program
(TCAP) are encouraged to attend and use their grant funds for travel and lodging. Registration fees will be waived for these grantees.
A limited number of scholarships are available for travel and
lodging based on financial need and justification. To apply, access the Scholarship Form under the Quick Links section on the website or call
888-370-1752 for additional information.
Additional event information, online registration and
scholarship applications, and logistical details can be found at:
http://www.fvtc.edu/youth.
Please watch your mailbox in the coming weeks for a brochure announcing this event - if you do not receive your hard copy, please be sure to update your mailing address with our office.
Your assistance in forwarding this information to other agencies/individuals that may benefit from, or be interested in attending this event is much appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact our office at 888-370-1752 should you have any questions.
Thank you and we hope to see you in Baraboo next month!
David Raasch
Tribal Justice Programs
Program Coordinator
Phone: (888) 370-1752
Fax: (920) 996-7192
E-mail:
National Tribal Justice Resource Center
4410 Arapahoe Ave. Suite 135
Boulder, CO 80303
Phone: 303-245-0786 / 1-877-97-NTJRC
Fax: 303-245-0785
Email:
Website: http://www.ntjrc.org
