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Through this opportunity, the Bureau of Justice Assistance is seeking applications to plan, implement, and enhance drug court services, including service coordination, management of drug court participants, and recovery support services. More

Tribal, state, federal and local courts have overlapping jurisdictions and face common challenges and resource limitations. To address these concerns, several jurisdictions have come together in a joint jurisdictional model that acknowledges each other’s autonomy, while sharing resources for better outcomes for everyone. In September 2019, the Tribal Law and Policy Institute, in collaboration with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, disseminated a needs assessment survey to the joint jurisdiction courts known to be operational. TLPI gathered information on (1) the courts’ approach, design, and development; (2) the courts’ operations; (3) the court-connected services; (4) the court collaboration and coordination; (5) court record management and evaluation; and (6) techniques to sustain the courts. TLPI developed a full report of findings, as well as a summary report. The needs assessment survey responses showed that these courts share similar characteristics and face similar challenges. The full report provides details on the findings of the needs assessment survey, including an overview of the lessons learned, the effectiveness of joint jurisdiction courts, and the funding needed to support their implementation, sustainability, and growth. More

During National Mentoring Month (January), see the Mentoring Special Feature to access additional information and resources from OJP and other federal agencies on this topic. More

The CTAS Application Webinars and Accessing Grants Workshop Resources are developed for Tribes interested in applying for Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) funding. The Department of Justice hosts an annual webinar series to help guide applicants through the application process. More

January 25-26, 2022 More

February 3, 2022 1pm PT / 2pm MT / 3pm CT / 4pm ET More

Nomination Deadline: January 7, 2022 More

April 7-8, 2022 More

Application deadlines: March 10 & March 15, 2022 More

Hosted by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals Application deadline: November 30, 2021 More

Hosted by the National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College December 1 - 2, 2021 More

Veterans Day Toolkit Provided by Justice For Vets   The Justice For Vets National Veterans Day Toolkit outlines the many ways you can recognize the commitment and sacrifice made by veterans in your program and in yo More

Please join us for this free 2-day virtual training. More

PowerPoint PDF and Recordings now available. More

October 20-22, 2021 More

Thursday, October 21, 2021 | 9am PDT / 10am MDT / 11am CDT / 12pm EDT More

Call for submissions for the annual, peer-reviewed Drug Court Review published by the National Drug Court Resource Center at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. More

Please join the Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) as we celebrate National Recovery Month 2021. During the month of September, TLPI will host a series of talking circles, webinars, and acknowledge addiction and treatment professionals in the field. More

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! More

This webinar will provide you with a framework for increasing your program’s capacity to collect and utilize program data. More

A tribal police officer has authority to detain temporarily and to search non-Indian persons traveling on public rights-of-way running through a reservation for potential violations of state or federal law. More

  The National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) is pleased to announce the release of its newest publication: MOUD Toolkit for Treatment Courts supported by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Executive Office of th More

NCJTC Alcohol and Substance Abuse Recorded Webinars More

National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College (NCJTC) Tribal Responses to Alcohol and Substance Abuse Series (No fee webinars)   Co-Occurring Disorders Simplified Wednesday April 7, 2021 @ 1 More

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 11:00 am AKST / 12:00 pm PST / 1:00 pm MST / 2:00 pm CST / 3:00 pm EST Registration is required to join this event. More

This 90-minute webinar, hosted by the Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI), is an opportunity for tribal treatment court programs preparing to submit Fiscal Year 2021 Grant applications to have their questions answered by a panel of treatment court experts More

TLPI is calling for papers, including essays and articles ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 words, on the variety of topics touching on Tribal Veterans Wellness Courts. More

This webinar hosted by the Tribal Law and Policy Institute and the Bureau of Justice Assistance will provide an overview of the FY 2021 Adult Drug Court and Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program request for proposals. More

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking applications for funding to improve public safety and victim services in tribal communities More

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications for funding for the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Mentoring for Youth Affected by the Opioid Crisis and Drug Addiction. More

The webinar will be facilitated on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from 10:30am-12:00pm PST / 11:30am-1:00pm MST / 12:30-2:00pm CST / 1:30-3:00pm EST. More

Friday, January 15, 2021 9:00 AM AKST / 10:00 AM PST / 11:00 AM MST /12:00 PM CST / 1:00 PM EST More

Grants.gov Deadline: March 3, 2021, 11:59 p.m. ET JustGrants Application Deadline: March 17, 2021, 11:59 p.m. ET More

Join other probation and corrections professionals to build foundational skills through this comprehensive and interactive virtual training academy. More

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: 10th Annual Tribal Healing to Wellness Court Virtual Enhancement Training to be held September 28, 2020 - October 2, 2020. More

Now seeking nominations for an Adult and Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court team member who exemplifies the tenants of restorative justice and healing as evidenced by their dedication to the Wellness Court team and participants. More

The Tribal Veterans Healing to Wellness Court - Virtual Training will bring together tribal courts, state courts, and veteran service providers, along with scholars, technical assistance providers, and researchers to discuss Tribal Veteran Healing to Wellness courts, strategies for serving rural and tribal communities, and partnerships with law enforcement. More

Friday, April 10, 2020 9:00 am AK / 10:00 am PT / 10:00 am AZ / 11:00 am MT / 12:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm ET More

Please check out our new COVID-19 Resources information More

Monday, March 9, 2020 11:00 am AK / 12:00 pm PT / 12:00 pm AZ / 1:00 pm MT / 2:00 pm CT / 3:00 pm ET More

The Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) is soliciting for workshop proposals that present the best practices in tribal justice, collaboration, and service delivery that enhance the capacity for adult, juvenile, family, veterans, and/or DUI/DWI Healing to Wellness Courts. Due May 1, 2020 More

Thursday, February 6, 2020 10:00 am AK, 11:00 am PT, 12:00 pm MT, 1:00 pm CT, 2:00 pm ET More

Calling for workshop proposals on all topics related to Tribal Veteran Healing to Wellness Courts, due November 30, 2019. More

Save-the-date! The 9th Annual Enhancement Training will take place September 10-12, 2019 in Palm Springs, CA. More

Join us for this event highlighting important considerations for serving and treating Native veterans and the Wellness court model. More

Due August 6, 2019. More

Calling for papers on all topics related to Tribal Veteran Wellness Courts, due June 17, 2019. More

June 12-13, 2019 at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Mount Pleasant, MI More

Survey of Healing to Wellness Courts: A Census of Tribal Justice to Launch May 2019 More

Now accepting workshop proposals for the 9th Annual Tribal Healing to Wellness Court Enhancement Training. Due: April 30, 2019. More

Manuscripts due July 21, 2019 More

April 18, 2019 at 11:00am PDT | 2:00pm EDT More

Due May 29, 2019 and May 7, 2019, respectively. More

This three-part series overviews the opioid crisis and details strategies for combating it in Indian country. More

The BJA Adult Drug Court Solicitation has been released, and applications are due April 16, 2019. This webinar will overview the solicitation. More

February 26-27, 2019 Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort Mt. Pleasant, MI More

Grant applications due April 16, 2019 More

The FY 2019 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) features 10 purpose areas of funding to improve public safety and victim services in tribal communities. Applications are due February 26, 2019. More

Low rates of MAT implementation suggest racial disparities in access to MAT among AI/ANs. Study findings also highlight the important role of treatment culture and organizational fit in the implementation of MAT in treatment programs serving AI/AN populations. More

Applications due January 4, 2019 More

Application due January 4, 2019. More

Join TLPI and the National American Indian & Alaska Native ATTC to learn more about resources available for Native substance abuse treatment. More

September 12-14, 2018 Doubletree Hotel | Sacramento, CA More

August 28-30, 2018 Albuquerque, NM More

The two-day collaborative project featured Tribal leaders and personnel from 34 Tribes with two urban Indian communities with the purpose of Region V Bemidji area Tribes to address the impact of the opioid crisis as expressed in the March 27, 2018 MAST emergency declaration on the opioid crisis supported by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. More

Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 11:00am PDT - 1:00pm PDT More

Judge Patrick Shannon, chief judge for the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Court and Joseph Sowmick, coordinator of the Healing to Wellness program for the tribal court, joined Stateside to provide an overview of the tribe’s approach to dealing with the opioid epidemic. More

Join us for a free one-day Wellness Court Training in Petoskey, MI! More

The Superior Court of Humboldt County and the Yurok Tribal Court are about to introduce an innovative alternative for parents who are struggling to care for their children as a result of substance abuse. More

Due: June 21, 2018 More

June 14-15, 2018 Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Mt. Pleasant, MI More

A new addition to the Tribal Healing to Wellness Court Publication Series. More

The COAP grant is due June 18, 2018. More

The BJA Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant is due June 5, 2018. More

“Now opioids are almost equal with meth, if not more prevalent than methamphetamine abuse,” she says. More

Vice News offers a video portrait of the Penobscot Healing to Wellness Court and the important work their doing for and with their community. More

12 years after Congress took aggressive action to curtail it, meth has returned with a vengeance. More

Join TLPI for our annual CTAS funding opportunities to learn how to utilize the solicitation to fund your Healing to Wellness Court. More

The Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation FY 2018 is now open. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2018. More

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. More

Announcing a new Tribal Healing to Wellness Court publication, the Treatment Guidelines, 2nd ed. (2017) More

SAMHSA is now accepting applications for FY 2018 grants to expand substance abuse treatment in Family Treatment Drug Courts. Applications due January 16, 2018. More

The President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis released their final report to the President and federal agencies. The report contained 56 recommendations that the Commission proposes to overcome the opioid epidemic. More

By 2014, whites and Native Americans were dying at double or triple the rates of African Americans and Latinos, according to the CDC. More

Register now! The 6th Annual Enhancement Training is taking place September 12-14, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM More

The Tribal Law and Policy Institute presented eight workshops at the 2017 NADCP Conference in National Harbor, MD, all of which are posted and freely available. More

Henu' Community Court, a joint jurisdiction court between the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and the State of Alaska, celebrates its grand opening. More

Now Available: TLPI's publication: Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts: The Judicial Bench Book More

May 25, 2017 at 12pm PT/3pm ET. Hosted by the National American Indian Court Judges Association, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Association, and the Tribal Law and Policy Institute. More

The symposium "Breaking down jurisdictional barriers" will be held May 10-11, 2017 at Warm Springs, OR. More

Submit a Workshop Proposal for the 2017 Tribal Healing to Wellness Court Enhancement Training by May 5, 2017! More

Join TLPI for a webinar overviewing the Tribal Key Components and the Adult Drug Court Standards. February 3, 2017 at 11:00am PST. More

Join TLPI for a webinar overviewing the BJA Adult Drug Court Grant, its requirements and grant writing tips. January 27th at 11:00am PST. More

Join the TLPI Wellness Court Listserv! More

Applications due March 3, 2017 More

Kenaitze Indian Tribe in Kenai is partnering with the State of Alaska to develop the state’s first joint-jurisdiction therapeutic court. Proponents say it’s a step towards better support for community members — both Native and non-Native — who are struggling with substance abuse and the legal system. More

Join us December 15th for a webinar overviewing the CTAS FY 2017 application, and how it can be used for Healing to Wellness Court funding. More

Save the Date: 15th National Indian Nations Conference on December 8-10, 2016 More

The FY 2017 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation is now available, which features funding opportunities for Healing to Wellness Courts. More

Nearly 21 million people are grappling with substance use disorder, with only one in 10 getting treatment for the condition, according to a lengthy new report released today by the U.S. surgeon general. More

Apply for an intensive three-day training on how to start and operate a Tribal Healing to Wellness Court. More

Learn about the Judge as Healer at the 47th Annual National Tribal Judicial and Court Personnel Conference. More

Thanks to everyone who attended the 2016 Tribal Healing to Wellness Court Enhancement Training! More

The Department of Justice announced more than $107 million in grants to American Indian and Alaska Native communities to improve public safety help victims and strengthen tribal institutions. More

Participants are needed for focus groups on tribal victim services taking place in Los Angeles, St. Paul, Phoenix, and Catoosa, OK. More

August 9-11, 2016 Fairbanks, AK Each year  Tanana Chiefs Conference, in partnership with the National Judicial College and University of Alaska, hosts the Alaska Tribal Court Development Conference where basic tribal court development a More

The 33rd Alaska Tribal Court Development Conference, taking place August 9-11, 2016 in Fairbanks, AK More

Workshop submissions due: June 17, 2016 More

Apply with Project TEAM for intensive technical assistance to establish a joint jurisdiction court in your community. More

In a tie 4-4 decision, the Supreme Court affirmed the Fifth Circuit's decision upholding tribal civil jurisdiction over non-Indians. More

Tucson, AZ; June 14-16, 2016. Hosted by Fox Valley's National Criminal Justice Training Center, the Tribal Judicial Institute, and the National Tribal Judicial Center. More

Be sure to check out the Tribal Track at the 22nd Annual National Association of Drug Court Professionals Conference, June 1-4, 2016, in Anaheim, CA. More

After years of relentless growth, the number of opioid prescriptions in the United States is finally falling, the first sustained drop since OxyContin hit the market in 1996. More

Call for presentation proposals for the 2016 Enhancement Training. Due May 15, 2016. More

A new NIJ research report finds that violence against American Indians (AI) and Alaska Natives (AN) is more common than violence against others — far more common than previous research indicated. More

Senators Tester MT and Franken MN introduce S.2205, grant funding for Healing to Wellness Courts. More

Monday March 21 – 23, 2016 at: The Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison WI. Wisconsin Association of Treatment Court Professionals (WATCP) is a professional organization representing the interests of treatment courts in the State of Wisconsin. More

Hands-on drug identification and recognition training, designed to help professionals remain current on the most abused drugs in Indian Country More

March 15-16, 2016 in Grand Rapids, MI. The Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals (MATCP), in cooperation with the Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI), is pleased to host a two day conference. More

This webinar provides a brief overview of Healing to Wellness Court funding opportunities available within the FY 2016 Bureau of Justice Assistance Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Solicitation. More

In honor of International Women’s Day, the Harvard Law and International Development Society and the Harvard Women’s Law Association are hosting the 3rd Annual Harvard Law School International Women’s Day Portrait Exhibit. More

This grant provides funds for adult drug courts that are implementing a new drug court or enhancing an existing drug court. More

This grant was posted on February 1, 2016 and is due on April 4, 2016. More

This new site includes comprehensive information on TLPI's 20 years as a non-profit serving Indian country, resources, products and publications developed by TLPI, as well as TLPI services and events. More

The FY 2016 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation is now available. Funding is available for Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts in Purpose Areas 3 and 8. More

The Policies and Procedures Guide, part of the Tribal Healing to Wellness Court Publication Series, is our newest publication. This guide features excerpts from over fifteen different operational manuals and has numerous sample forms. More

Combat gang activity, human trafficking, and domestic violence concerns in your community More

"He was an anomaly, a drunk savant. He took his colors, brushes, and stool with him when he left." More

This program on justice-involved veterans, highlights the lifesaving role being played by veterans treatment courts (VTCs) across the country. More

CCI will select up to three pilot sites to receive TTA in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a new technology enhancement. More

"[H]uman beings have a deep need to bond and form connections. ... If we can't connect with each other, we will connect with anything we can find -- the whirr of a roulette wheel or the prick of a syringe." More

Attendees enjoyed a successful 4th Annual THWC training in Albuquerque, September 8-10, 2015. More

Taking place May 12-14, 2015 in Tulsa, Oklahoma More

Join the Tribal Law and Policy Institute and the National Drug Court Institute for this two-day regional training for drug courts and Healing to Wellness Courts. More

Please tell us about your Wellness Court. Help us track and better understand the nature of your Healing to Wellness Court and the field at large by participating in this Healing to Wellness Court Training and Technical Assistance Needs Assessment. More

Join the American Probation and Parole Association for their latest training on case management, which will include training on motivational interviewing, family support approach, and strategies for case planning. More

Join the Tribal Judicial Institute for this upcoming training on tribal court, ranging from jurisdiction to separation of powers to ethics, and more. More

Join NAICJA for its second webinar on March 11, 2015 at 12pmPST: "Developing Tribal Justice Systems in a Public Law 280 State." More

Join the APPA for a webinar on Tribal Re-Entry: March 10, 2015 at 3pm EST. More

First national conference set to discuss legalization of marijuana in Indian Country, taking place February 27, 2015 at the Tulalip Resort Casino More

Join the Tribal Judicial Institute for this three day training for tribal court clerks in Denver Co. More

The federal government is cracking down on drug courts that refuse to let opioid addicts access medical treatments such as Suboxone, said Michael Botticelli, acting director of the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy, on Thursday. More

On October 28, 2014, the DOJ issued a policy statement regarding marijuana issues in Indian country to all United States attorneys More

"Since September, the traditional divisions between the systems of juvenile justice and child welfare have begun to be erased. With a tribal nation contained within the county, the separations are doubled." More

TLPI hosted a webinar discussing the upcoming FY 2015 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation on January 16, 2015. More

This webinar will discuss a future TA opportunity and its requisite application process, taking place on January 7 at 12pm PST. More

Join TLPI for our newest webinar exploring the roles and responsibilities of Wellness Court team members: probation. More

The Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation is now available for FY 2015. Applications are due February 24, 2015. More

Former TLPI staff member Sarah Deer is awarded the prestigious MacArthur Genius Grant Award for her work on domestic violence in Indian country. More

Overview of Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts offers a lay-introduction into the drug court model, and unique issues faced by tribal courts and participants in Indian country. More

On Sept. 17, 2014 the national radio show Native America Calling featured an hour-long overview of Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts and their effects in Indian Country More

"Working Together to Serve Better" November 5-7, 2014 in Green Bay, WI This nationally recognized training focuses on developing stronger relationships between law enforcement professionals working across different jurisdictions and/or disciplines. More

October 7-10, 2014 in Catoosa, OK. The National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) is pleased to announce that the 45th National Tribal Judicial and Court Clerks’ Conference and NAICJA Annual Meeting will be held at the Cherokee Nation’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. More

"Expanding the Role of Tribal Courts in Alaska" in Fairbanks, AK on August 5-7, 2014, sponsored by the National Judicial College, Tanana Chiefs Conference, and UAF, Tribal Management Program. More

July 17-18, 2014 -- Understanding the Impact of the Indian Civil Rights Act on Tribal Governments and How to Comply with Governmental Contracts to Avoid Indictment More

14th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime “Generational Voices Uniting for Safety, Justice and Healing”, will be on December 11-13, 2014, at the Agua Caliente Reservation in Southern California. More

Join our multi-tribe on-site technical assistance geared towards team building at the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center on July 9, 2014. More

Tribal Court Development - Fundamental Considerations for Court Professionals (Court Planning Team) May 13-14, 2014 Location: Reno, NV Offered by the National Judicial College, this course takes a fundamental look at court functions for More

The Tribal Law and Policy is pleased to announce the release of our BJA approved 2nd edition of the Tribal 10 Key Components More

TLPI Materials from the NADCP 20th Annual Training Conference now available! More

The 7th Annual AIJC Conference is scheduled for June 10-12, 2014 in Seattle, WA. More

Presented by the Arizona Association of Drug Court Professionals and the ASU Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy More

No Peace Without Justice: 3rd Biennial Gathering of Peacemakers in Sulphur, OK More

Join your regional drug court neighbors for the 4th Statewide Drug Court Conference in Montana More

This joint solicitation is due May 28, 2014. More

Concerned about the impact of marijuana on its youth, Yakama Nation is fighting to derail the rollout of the recreational pot industry across a quarter of Washington state, where it still holds some traditional rights. More

Highlights Yurok's novel wellness program that puts traditional Yurok values to work More

Call for workshop proposals for TLPI's 3rd Annual Tribal Healing to Wellness Court Enhancement Training More

Innovations in Substance Abuse Treatment and Abstinence Reinforcement February 25, 2014  3:00-4:00 PM ET In 2009 over 123 million people aged 12 or older required treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol abuse problem, accordi More

Beginning the Conversation:  The Affordable Care Act, Medicaid Expansion and Your Justice Agency February 19, 2014  3:00-4:30 PM ET While implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will look different in every sta More

Tribal Court Development - Fundamental Considerations for Tribal Leadership February 18-19, 2014 Location: Reno, NV Offered by the National Judicial College, this course is designed for tribal leaders and stakeholders who are considering More

TLPI will be hosting two webinars on upcoming federal funding opportunities for Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts on February 18th and 19th, 2014. More

Hosted by OJJDP, in which each DOJ office will provide information on each Purpose Area. More

Registration is now open for the upcoming Webinar on Drug Court Treatment Issues in Rural America scheduled for January 29, 2014 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This webinar will focus on the special challenges encountered by drug courts More

Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation General Overview Offered by the National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College. Event Date(s): More

Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation Budget Overview Offered by the National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College.  Event D More

The RFP for Implementation and Enhancements drug court grants is now available. Applications are due March 18, 2014. More

On January 30-31, 2014, the Tribal Judicial Institute brought this training with a grant from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). More

On December 18th, 2013, TLPI hosted a Webinar: Orientation to Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts More

FY 2014 application solicitations for the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) is now available. More

Task Force Advisory Committee Held First Public Hearing in Bismarck, North Dakota on December 9, 2013. Advisory Committee will be More

Features Healing to Wellness Courts as a recommended alternative to incarceration. More

National Association of Drug Court Professionals Applauds Justice Department Smart on Crime Initiative; Calls for Federal Drug Court Expansion More

Find resources from the Tribal Law and Policy Institute's Sept. 2013 Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts Enhancement Training, held at the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. More