American Indians or Alaska Natives

What resources are available to assist American Indian/Alaskan Native crime victims?

National Indian Council on Aging, Inc.

The National Indian Council on Aging, Inc. advocates for American Indian and Alaska Native elders, striving to better the lives of the Nation's Indigenous seniors through advocacy, employment training, dissemination of information, and data support.

Tribal Court Clearinghouse

A resource for Tribal justice systems and individuals involved in improving justice in American Indian and Alaska Native communities, this clearinghouse provides information on a variety of areas, including federal legislation, Tribal court decisions, and Tribal court funding.

National Congress of American Indians

The National Congress of American Indians offers information on issues such as Tribal self-government, treaty rights, and federal policy. The website includes a calendar of upcoming events and a directory of links to Tribal governments.

National Indian Child Welfare Association

This organization works to build Tribal capacity to keep Native children safe, supported, and connected to their families and communities.

U.S. Department of Justice: Tribal Justice and Safety

The Tribal Justice and Safety website provides information for American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal governments to further improve the safety of their communities. This site also provides information to the general public and other federal agencies to better understand the resources available for improving safety in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

National Indian Justice Center

The National Indian Justice Center is an independent national resource for Tribal courts. The Center designs and delivers legal education, research, and technical assistance programs to help improve Tribal courts systems and the administration of justice in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Anti-Slavery International

Anti-Slavery International works to end slavery and related abuses, including human trafficking and forced prostitution. The organization focuses on the rights of people who are particularly vulnerable to exploitation, notably women, children, migrant workers, and indigenous peoples.

National Institute of Justice: Tribal Crime and Justice

NIJ's research on Tribal crime and justice seeks to—

provide an accurate reporting of crime and violence;
provide reliable, valid estimates of the scope of the problem; and
identify barriers to and possible solutions for dealing with these significant public safety issues.