Tribal Justice Systems

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Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Tribal Justice Programs Web site
The Tribal Justice Programs Web site was built to specifically help tribes develop strong tribal justice systems, law enforcement, and preventative programs. This site primarily focuses on Tribal programs funded by the Department of Justice.

National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Tribal Crime and Justice
The Tribal Crime and Justice section of the NIJ Web site provides information on tribal law enforcement, crime prevention, and violence and victimization. Information about tribal law and social and legal issues is also presented.

National Tribal Justice Resource Center
The National Tribal Justice Resource Center is the central national clearinghouse of information for Native American and Alaska Native tribal courts, providing both technical assisstance and resources for the development and enhancement of tribal justice system personnel.  Programs and services developed by the Resource Center are offered to all tribal justice system personnel—whether working with formalized tribal courts or with tradition-based tribal dispute resolution forums.

Office of Justice Programs (OJP) American Indian and Alaska Native Affairs Desk
The American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Affairs Desk has been established in the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to enhance access to information by Federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribes regarding funding opportunities, training and technical assistance, and other relevant information.

U.S. Department of Justice Office of Tribal Justice
The Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ) is the primary point of contact for the Department of Justice's government to government relationship with Indian tribes. The Office also serves as a source of Indian law expertise for the Department.

U.S. Department of Justice Tribal Justice and Safety in Indian Country Web site
This Department of Justice resource for American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments and communities serves as a single source of information about courts, corrections, law enforcement, crime statistics, crime prevention, legal and other public safety issues in Native American communities.