Tribal Judicial Institute

TJI exists to provide assistance and support to Indian tribes nationwide as they create, implement and enhance their justice systems.

The Institute has received several grants to support tribal judicial systems, including, but not limited to:

• The Bureau of Justice Assistance, a component of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, to provide training and technical assistance for Tribal law enforcement, Tribal Courts and Tribal justice systems professionals.
• The Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime to provide trainings to federal and tribal judges on child sexual abuse in Indian country.
• The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families to assist Indian tribes to develop Title IV-D appropriate child support enforcement codes.
• The STOP Violence Against Women Office to assist Tribes in combating domestic violence in their communities.
• Various tribal and non-profit organizations to assist in a variety of specialized objectives for Indian tribes.

In addition to these projects, the Institute has participated in a variety of tribal-state forums in the Dakotas and Minnesota and has facilitated the improved relations between federal and tribal courts nationwide.