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Victim Assistance
Web References and Conference Information

For additional information about victim assistance programs, please refer to the following web sites:

• Office for Victims of Crime
• National Organization for Victims of Crime
• The National Center for Victims of Crime

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16th Annual Four Corners Indian Country Conference

October 28-30, 2008 • Isleta Hotel and Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM

• www.isletaeagle.com or 1-8-777-ISLETA - Register by 10/20/08.
• For information, contact: deanna.y.suazo@usdoj.gov

Enforcing Victims’ Rights

October 29-30, 2008 • Charleston, SC

• Information: http://www.sei2003.com/ovcttac2008/VictimsRights.htm

20th Annual National Training Conference for Criminal Justice and Community Leaders (Multi-Jurisdictional Training Conference)

November 12-14, 2008 - Green Bay, Wisconsin
(Radisson Hotel and Conference Center)

Celebrating its 20th year of "Working Together to Serve Better," this national conference is the "must-attend training event" for 2008!

• Additional information, registration, draft agenda and logistical details can be found online at: http://www.fvtc.edu/mj.

11th National Indian Nations Conference, Justice for Victims

December 11-13, 2008 • Palm Springs, CA • Agua Caliente Reservation

Share knowledge, experiences, and ideas for developing and improving strategies and programs that serve the unique needs of crime victims in Indian Country.

• For more information: conference@tlpi.org

Past Conferences

Supporting Children Living with Greif and Trauma — A Multidisciplinary Approach

October 8-9, 2008 • Reno, NV (Siena Hotel)

• Information: http://www.sei2003.com/ovcttac2008/SupportingChildren.htm

34th Annual North American Victim Assistance Conference

September 28 - October 2, 2008 • Louisville, Kentucky

• Information: http://www.trynova.org/conference/2008/

Native American Law Enforcement Summit — Community Issued and Resolutions “Making a Difference”

September 29 - October 1, 2008 • Hinckley, Minnesota

• Information: http://www.fvtc.edu/nales

Great Lakes Native American Conference — Circle of Hope, Circle of Healing

September 16-18, 2008 • Little River Casino Resort, Manistee, MI

• Contact: Ann Towns, US Attorney's Office, ann.towns@usdoj.gov

13th International Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma

September 12-13 & 14-17, 2008 • Town and Country Resort, San Diego, CA

Promoting Peace: Integrating Practice, Research, and Policy

• Affiliated Institutes - September 12-13

Pre-Conference Workshops, Conference, and Post-Conference Workshops

• September 14-17, 2008

www.ivatcenters.org • ivatconf@alliant.edu • 858-527-1860 x 4030

Wind River Native American Conference — Healing Generations...Breaking Silence

August 21-22, 2008 • The Inn at Lander, Wyoming

• Contact: Shirley Martinez – 307-772-2124

2nd National Conference on Child
Protection & Child Welfare in Indian Country — Celebrating Our Heritage for Future Generations

August 19-22, 2008 • Billings, MT

• For more information: 406-259-9616 or lgeda@180com.net

Offering Hope to Victims in the Spirit of Justice Forging Partnerships to Complete the Circle — From First Responders to Aftercare

June 24-25, 2008 • Ramkota Hotel, Rapid City, SD

• No registration fee
• pre-registration requested by June 13th, 2008
• Email: Nancy.Lampy@usdoj.gov

National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA)

October 15-17, 2007 • Choctaw, Mississippi

The conference will be held at the Silver Star Hotel and Casino, Pearl River Resort, Choctaw, Mississippi. This conference is the only conference of its kind dedicated to enhancing tribal courts and judges.

• Website: http://www.naicja.org/2007conference