National Indian Justice Center
Professional Training and CoachingCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
The National Indian Justice Center (NIJC) is a nonprofit, Indian-owned organization based in Santa Rosa, California, established in 1983 to serve Native communities and tribal governments. It focuses on designing and delivering legal education, research, and technical assistance aimed at improving the administration of justice in Indian country and enhancing the quality of life for Native communities. NIJC has a long history of conducting regional trainings, on-site trainings, and conferences for tribal courts, tribal government, law enforcement, social services, and related professionals, covering topics such as substance abuse, dispute resolution, child welfare, domestic violence, youth and family law, juvenile justice, and federal Indian law. The organization operates within the professional training and coaching sector, positioning itself as a national resource and leader in providing technical assistance, training, and publication services throughout Indian country. A recent development noted is NIJC's involvement in a class action lawsuit in May 2018 related to issues of immigration enforcement and racial profiling.