Workshop Requests

Native American Circle, Ltd.’s training programs are designed to foster admiration of indigenous cultures and pride in cultural connectedness, while fueling interest in recovering non-violent, traditional lifestyles in today’s Native communities. As the “host” tribe or organization, you may determine the topics you wish to be covered from the following categories and Native American Circle, Ltd. will do the rest, tailoring each training session to meet the needs specified. Native American Circle, Ltd.’s training materials do not always support or endorse the views of other professionals in the crisis intervention field, but are unique to our organization.

If your programs are funded by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, you may be eligible to receive certain services from Native American Circle, Ltd. without charge. Even if your organization does not receive funding from the sources named, you may still be eligible for certain of our services free of charge. Please contact us atNAC@NativeAmericanCircle.org for more information on terms and conditions, and a free estimate of charges for services.

Dynamics of Domestic Violence in Indian Country:
Myths and Misconceptions
Historical, Traditional and Cultural Perspectives
Defining Abuse—Power and Control Issues
Rural Factors
Barriers to Accessing Assistance for Urban Native American Victims
Substance Abuse Factors
Why Indian Victims Stay
Role of Cultural Connectedness in Recovery
Collecting Data in Indian Country
Establishing Victim Services in Indian Country
Culturally Competent Advocacy

The Batterer’s Psychology:
Cultural Influence Myths and Facts
The Influence of Historical, Racial and Cultural Oppression
Learned Behavior Patterns
Substance Abuse Factors
Pre-Battering Conditioning
Characteristics of a Batterer
What the Batterer Gains through Abusive Behavior
Early Warning Signs of Battering Behavior
Holding the Batterer Accountable

Stalking:
Defining Stalking
Federal and State Stalking Statutes
Native Victims of Stalking—How the Native Population is Uniquely Affected
Developing Tribal Anti-Stalking Code
Cyberstalking
Safety Planning and Concerns
Recognizing Danger Signs
Stalking and Domestic Violence
Profiling a Stalker
Threat Assessment
Tips for Victims

Dynamics of Sexual Assault in Indian Country:
Historical, Traditional and Cultural Perspectives
Rural Factors
Substance Abuse Factors
Rapist Typologies
Exploring the Reasons Why Native Victims Don’t Report
Role of Cultural Connectedness in Healing
Collecting Data in Indian Country
Establishing Victim Services in Indian Country
Culturally Competent Advocacy

The Criminal Justice Response to Domestic Violence, Stalking and
Sexual Assault Crimes in Indian Country:
Jurisdictional Issues—How Public Policy Impacts the Safety of Native Victims
Traditional Tribal “Policies” prior to the Influence of Euro-American Cultures
Traditional Tribal Punishments
Full Faith and Credit Projects in Indian Country Today
Importance of Written Code
Establishing Tribal Protective Code and Anti-Stalking Code
Empowering the Tribal Judicial Branch to Prosecute Offenders
Prosecuting Across Jurisdictional Boundaries
The Role of the Tribal Court Judge
The Role of the Tribal Court Prosecutor
Victimless Prosecution (DV)
Interview Techniques
Civil Liability Issues
Re-Victimization

The Law Enforcement Response to Domestic Violence, Stalking and
Sexual Assault Crimes in Indian Country:
Impact of Arrest on the Domestic Violence Perpetrator
Impact of Arrest on the Victim of Domestic Violence
Jurisdictional Issues in Indian Country
Benefits of Cross-Deputization
The Role of the Dispatcher
Promoting Officer Safety
Establishing Control at the Domestic Disturbance Scene
Arresting the Primary Aggressor (DV)
Dual Arrest (DV)
Investigating the Violent Crime
Drug Facilitated Rape
Collecting and Recording Evidence
The Incident Report
Interviewing Victims, Children, Suspects and Witnesses
Re-Victimization
Assessing Potential Lethality
Criminal Personality Profiling
Safety Planning and Threat Assessment
Legal Liability Issues

Medical Issues:
The Dilemma of Mandated Reporting
Indian Health Services, Over-Worked and Under-Equipped
Poverty and Compassionate Medical Care
Legal Liability Issues
Victims with Multiple Issues
Detecting Strangulation
Substance Abuse Factors
Pros and Cons of Medical History Reports
Signs and Symptoms
Interview Techniques
Assessing Emotional and Physical Needs
Avoiding Re-Victimization

Spiritual Abuse:
Advocating for Victims of Spiritual Abuse
False Shamans and Ceremony Abuse
Native Americans and the Christian Boarding School Experience
Power, Abuse and Religion
Recognizing When the Influence of a Spiritual Leader Is Dangerous
The Threat of “Indian Magic”
Exploring the Link Between Spiritual Abuse and Sexual Assault
The Role of Culture and Religion in Shaping Punitive vs. Restorative Systems
The Role of Native American Spirituality in Healing and Recovery
The Role of Christianity in Healing and Recovery

Domestic Violence Fatality Reviews in Indian Country:
How Public Policy and Jurisdictional Issues Affect Tribal DV Fatality Reviews
Why Tribal Nations Should Establish DV Fatality Review Teams
Tribal Nation Systems
Determining Tribal Nation DV Fatality Review Team Members
Developing the Tribal DV Fatality Review Process
Confidentiality Issues
Pros and Cons of Working with State Review Teams
Cultural Issues and Obstacles to Developing a Tribal Nation DV Fatality Review Process

This project was supported by Grant No. 2001-WT-BX-K005 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), U.S. Department of Justice, and by Grant No. H73-94-00084-01 awarded by Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services. Points of view in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

NAC’s 2001 Targeted Technical Assistance Project is a collaborative effort between Native American Circle, Ltd. (NAC) and the Stalking Resource Center, a program of the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC).

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