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Victim Rights and Services

Children and Youth in Tribal Communities

Resources for Use With Children and Youth in Tribal Communities

Children and youth in Tribal communities who are victims and witnesses encounter unique challenges while navigating the justice system. Jurisdictional conflicts and variation in Tribal justice system structure and processes can be confusing and overwhelming for child victims and witnesses and their families.

Many child victims and witnesses have endured multiple forms of violence and victimization over...

A Conversation with Roberta Roper

Listen to the latest Justice Today podcast episode, where OVC Director Rose and Roberta Roper discuss the evolution of victims’ rights from the lens of Roberta’s personal journey through the justice system following her daughter’s murder.