Enhanced Protection for Native Youth and Tribal Officers
This act strengthens tribal court authority to prosecute crimes like domestic violence, child violence, and assaults on officers. It aims to improve safety in Native communities by giving them more control over justice and better protection for victims.
Key points
Tribal courts gain expanded jurisdiction to prosecute crimes including dating violence, child violence, and assault of tribal justice personnel.
The act defines new categories of crimes, such as child violence and assault of tribal justice personnel, to facilitate prosecution.
Federal government will reimburse and provide grants to tribes to strengthen their justice systems, including law enforcement, prosecution, and defense.
Improved coordination among federal agencies will ensure better support for tribal justice systems and victim services.
Information for domestic violence hotlines will be posted in federal facilities serving Native communities, like Indian Health Service facilities.
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