National American Indian Court Judges Association

Fletcher Materials for NAICJA Presentation on Tribal Attorney Regulation and ABA Rule 8.4(g) (Andrew Adams and Kristen Carpenter will join me)

Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Judge Andrew Adams III
Hon. Kristen Carpenter

Kristen’s paper is here.

These are excerpts of Fletcher’s presentation:

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2019 National Tribal Judicial and Court Personnel Conference

Monica Williamson

2019 NAICJA Save the Date Conference Postcard_Page_1

The National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) invites presentation proposals for the 50th Annual National Tribal Judicial and Court Personnel Conference which will be held October 16-18, 2019, at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior, MN. Click here for the request for presentation proposals.

 

 

NCJFCJ Statement Supporting ICWA

Victoria Sweet

The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, one of the oldest and largest judicial membership organizations in the country serving an estimated 30,000 professionals in the juvenile and family justice system has released a statement supporting ICWA.

The full statement is available here 

The Honorable John J. Romero, Jr.  President, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges  (bold added by me):

It’s imperative to preserve the rights, culture, connections, and traditions of Indian children and their families. The disproportionate numbers of American Indian and Alaska Native children in our child welfare system persist almost 40 years after ICWA became law. Consequently, the new ICWA rules and regulations enacted in 2016 promote the uniform application of ICWA and to advance and protect Indian children’s best interests.

Our American Indian and Alaska Native children are essential to the security and stability of each tribe. In each ICWA proceeding, the judicial officer and other court professionals should be mindful that children are the heart of the law. Committed uniform application of ICWA and the Regulations will advance and protect the best interests of each child and enhance tribal security and stability.

Register Now, American Indian Justice Conference

Victoria Sweet

FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

Register Now for the American Indian Justice Conference and Present Your Work at the All Nations Cafe

December 7-8, 2017
Renaissance Palm Springs
Agua Caliente Reservation, CA

All Nations Cafe Session at the AIJC: 

Join us for the All-Nations Cafe. This session is designed for you to share your innovations and learn from your fellow participants! This activity is similar to a poster session and we encourage you to create something and become exhibitors. What you can do: develop a poster board or visual display describing the process (including the change-process); draft talking points and select a team member to present; bring brochures, fact sheets, sample forms or policies that you would like to share; bring business cards or provide contact information so participants will be able to reach you if they have additional questions or seek advice. If you are interested in participating please contact Cheri Ely atcely@ncjfcj.org to sign-up or ask questions. Raffle prizes will be drawn for both exhibitors and participants.

Registration for the Training: Register HERE. No cost for registration, but participants must cover the costs of travel, lodging, and per diem/food.

About: The goal of the Bureau of Justice Assistance sponsored AIJC is to provide training to enhance your tribal community’s response to combat alcohol and drug abuse, recognize how trauma impacts drug and alcohol abuse in tribal communities, and identify current trends and best practices for tribal justice systems to strengthen multi-disciplinary approaches to healing and justice. The five multi-disciplinary tracks include alcohol and substance abuse, tribal justice strategic planning, tribal courts, tribal security and probation, and tribal youth.  

CTAS Purpose Area 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 9 grantees may use grant funds to attend the AIJC. Please confirm with your Program Manager that you have adequate travel and training funds remaining in your award. 

THIS CONFERENCE HAS RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. 

Additional information available here: FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

Save the Date: NAICJA’s American Indian Justice Conference Dec. 7-8 in Palm Springs

Sarah M Donnelly

American Indian Justice Conference
December 7-8
Renaissance Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA

Registration Information
TBA. No cost for registration, but participants must cover the
costs of travel, lodging, and per diem/food.

For more information about
the AIJC contact:
Ansley Sherman, ansley@naicja.org or 303-449-4112
http://www.naicja.org

The National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) and its collaborative
partners will host the American Indian Justice Conference (AIJC) on the Agua Caliente
Reservation in Southern California on December 7-8, 2017.

The goal of the AIJC is to provide training to enhance your tribal community’s response to
combat alcohol and drug abuse, recognize how trauma impacts drug and alcohol abuse in
tribal communities, and identify current trends and best practices for tribal justice systems to strengthen multi-disciplinary approaches to healing and justice. The five multi-disciplinary tracks include alcohol and substance abuse, tribal justice strategic planning, tribal courts, tribal security and probation, and tribal youth.

CTAS Purpose Area 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 9 grantees may use grant funds to attend the
AIJC. Please confirm with your Program Manager that you have adequate travel and
training funds remaining in your award.

The conference is pending final approval by the Department of Justice. Do not make any non-refundable reservations until final approval from the DOJ has been confirmed.

NCJFCJ & NAICJA Webinar on Neuropharmacology and Neuroscience of Addiction

Sarah M Donnelly

Link: Registration

Neuropharmacology and Neuroscience of Addiction: Understanding the Brain Science
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at
12 pm PT / 1 pm MT / 2 pm CT / 3 pm ET (90 minutes)

Do you work with substance users and sometimes find their behavior frustrating or difficult to understand? Join us for our next FREE webinar on Neuropharmacology to understand some of the reasons behind this behavior!

​Understanding both psychopharmacology and addiction is very important for professionals who work with people struggling with substance abuse. Working with addicts can be be difficult, because addicts may behave in ways that are are difficult for non-addicts to understand. This webinar will discuss the effects of drugs on the brain, why relapse is common, and the science behind the disease of addiction. In addition, the presentation will discuss the specific challenges that tribal communities face when working with this population.

Moderators:

  • Ansley Sherman (Muscogee Creek), Program Attorney, National American Indian Court Judges Association

Faculty Presenter:

  • ​Honorable Kim McGinnis, PhD., Esq., Chief Judge, Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribal Court