Washington State Native American Coalition against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
		Focus Circles Purpose: A survey to ascertain jurisdictional, judicial, law enforcement, justice for Native victims challenges in WA State Fill out our survey and become a part of the solution…become a member and become a reason for the solution. 1. Are you a PL 280 tribe? (shared jurisdiction)     yes    no 2. Are you a PL 638 tribe? (self-governance)     yes    no 3. Do you have tribal law enforcement?     yes    no 4. When was your tribal code in reference to “domestic violence” last updated? (yr)    5. Do you have a code that addresses teen dating violence?     yes    no 6. When was your tribal code in reference to "sexual assault" last updated? (yr)    7. When was your tribal code in reference to "stalking" lastupdated? (yr)    8. Do you have a tribal court system?     yes    no 8a. How many cases per year does the tribal court handle?   8b. Is the court adequate for your needs?     yes    no 9. What are some gaps in your Court system, (tribal or other) you would like to see improved or provided?    Victim representation in court proceedings    Offender representation in court proceedings    Certified Treatment for the offender    Empowerment support groups for the victim    Counseling options for the victim and family    Offenders held accountable for their actions or crime    Assistance with securing Protection Orders    Enforcement of Protection Orders    Full Faith and Credit responses by non tribal court systems    Hearings related to Non compliance of Court Orders    Court personnel training on the crimes mentioned    Training related to visitation and custody related to parents who are involved in violent relationships 9b. If other, what court system do you use?    10. What are some gaps you see in terms of Law Enforcement ability to respond effectively to the crimes of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or teen dating violence?    More training in regard to investigation of these types of crime    More training in regard to “primary aggressor”    A discussion of “cross jurisdictional” responsibilities and issues    Need for updated tribal codes from which to act    Has the support from the tribal council or community in order to respond to these types of crimes    Has a Sex Offender Registry (Adam Walsh Act)    Plans to implement a Sex Offender Registry (Notice by July 27, 2007)    More information needed in order to decide 11. How many tribal cases are referred to the BIA for investigation each year?    12. How many tribal sexual assault cases are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorneys Office each year?    13. Please mark the following gaps in your community    Need for Community Education on DV, SA Stalking and Teen Dating Violence    Need for a Coordinated Community Response(all service providers working together)    Do not have trained Victim Advocate(s)    Do not have a program to address the needs of victims and their families (DV or other programs)    Do not have a Task Force on DV or SA or both formed 14) If the WomenSpirit Coalition can assist with training or development of a tribal program that responds to DV or SA or both, please let us know     yes    no 15. Name of person completing this form    16. Return Contact Information:   Phone Number      Email   17. Tribe or Tribal Community   18.   Image verification text:      Upcoming Events    2008 Meeting Schedule    Event Calendar    Networking Meetings    Meeting Minutes    Newsletter