August 17, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM/MST | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM/CST
Registration is free and required. Certificates of Attendance will be available.
Tribal law enforcement officers face unique challenges that contribute to increased rates of secondary traumatic stress and burnout when serving and protecting their communities. Faced with the challenge of balancing job responsibility and family duties, engaging in self-care following highly traumatic events, and overcoming internal and external stigma results in tribal law enforcement officers are at a unique disadvantage when engaging in their self-care. This session will provide attendees with information regarding how to care for, and support, tribal law enforcement officers with a culturally responsive approach while acknowledging the unique challenges of serving tribal communities in remote areas.
Authors LaVonne Fox, Ph.D., OTR/L, and Thomasine Heitkamp, LCSW, will provide a comprehensive review of the "Healing Our Protectors: Building Resilience Among Tribal Law Enforcement Officers Through Cultural Interventions" toolkit and provide skills attendees can apply in their practice. They will also discuss how co-author, Leo Belgard, Sr., personal experience as a tribal law enforcement officer highlights the real-world challenges faced by these officers, their families, and their communities.
