Department of Justice Announces Expansion of Tribal Access Program

On August 17, 2017, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the expansion of its Tribal Access Program (TAP) for National Crime Information. TAP provides federally recognized Tribes access to national crime information systems for both civil and criminal purposes. TAP supports Tribes in analyzing their needs for national crime information and provides access, technology, and training. Federally recognized Tribes interested in joining TAP must submit an expression of interest [edited to remove outdated link] by September 15, 2017, and are invited to attend an overview webinar on the following dates and times:

• Tuesday, August 22 at 2 p.m. ET
• Thursday, August 31 at 2 p.m. ET
• Wednesday, September 6 at 2 p.m. ET
• Thursday, September 7 at 2 p.m. ET
• Monday, September 11 at 2 p.m. ET

Email [email protected] to let us know which webinar you are interested in attending.

Resources:

• Read the DOJ press release announcing TAP and other DOJ actions to strengthen public safety in Indian Country.
• Learn more about OJJDP's programs and services for Tribal youth.
• See OJJDP's Model Programs Guide literature review on Tribal youth in the juvenile justice system.