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As part of our webinar series, Texas A&M Health Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing (CEFN) and Indian Health Service (IHS) present new and engaging topics. These webinars will help boost forensic healthcare-related workforce activities across all the Indian Health Service, Tribal, and Urban Indian Organizations (I/T/U).

Sovereignty & Safety: Navigating the Never Ending Maze of Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country

November 13, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CT

1.5 hour CE/CME

Join us to learn about the issues faced by Native American survivors as they navigate the legal system. This webinar will help you gain a better understanding of the barriers they encounter and how you can assist survivors with critical information, available resources, and empathy. By the end of the webinar, you will be equipped to offer more informed and compassionate support to Native American survivors on their journey through the legal process.

About the Speaker

Coleen Thoene is a legal professional with over a decade of prosecution experience, including six years as Deputy Prosecutor for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. She specializes in Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) prosecutions and appeals, and regularly presents on tribal sovereignty in criminal justice. Previously, Coleen spent eight years at the Pima County Attorney’s Office, handling cases in domestic violence, narcotics, and special victims crimes. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a law degree from the University of Arizona, bringing a unique perspective that blends creativity, precision, and storytelling to her legal practice. Coleen is also dedicated to mentoring, training law enforcement and attorneys in effective case narrative building.

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