Tribal probation officers representing numerous tribes throughout the United States came together, to complete the Tribal Probation Academy, a three-week training series that addresses urgent public safety needs in Indian Country. The training was held at the National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) in Appleton, Wisconsin.

During the Academy, officers learned evidence-based practices in community corrections, victim-centered approaches, restorative justice and peacemaking, substance abuse and other concerns.

Local tribal justice professional, Geno LeValdo and Walter Crantz from Fo...