Strengthening Tribal Sovereignty Enforcing Protection Orders Under VAWA – Webinar – August 29, 2025
The Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) along with our training and technical assistance partner – the National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) presented a webinar titled: Strengthening Tribal Sovereignty Enforcing Protection Orders Under VAWA
About the Webinar:
Courts encounter complex challenges every day—from case management issues to jurisdictional conflicts and service coordination failures. This interactive webinar is designed to strengthen the practical problem-solving skills of judges, court clerks, and other court staff, helping them approach challenges with clarity, creativity, and confidence. Participants will learn how to break down complex problems, identify root causes, generate and evaluate solutions, and implement strategies. The session will also explore a real-world scenario to put the learning into practice.
Materials Shared for Leveraging Technology:
- 18 U.S. Code § 2265 – Full Faith and Credit Given to Protection Orders
- Tulalip Tribal Codes – Chapter 4.25 Domestic Violence
- The Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968, As Amended, 25 U.S.C. §§ 1301-1304
- TLPI- Tribal Court Clearinghouse- Indian Civil Rights Acts
- Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Over Non-Indians: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2022–Covered Crimes
- Tribal Protection Order Website and Resource
