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Tech Trailblazing: Harnessing Technology Amongst Tribal Communities for Child Abuse Investigations

A Guardify webinar recap covering Kari Hurst’s journey building the Choctaw Nation’s MDT and Ahni Family Justice Center, and the courtroom navigation tips shared for professionals working in sensitive cases.
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Key Takeaways

  • This webinar companion piece builds on the Choctaw Nation story with guidance on navigating the courtroom, managing sensitive case dynamics, and conducting oneself professionally as a justice professional
  • Kari Hurst has been involved in child protection since 2012 and brings firsthand experience from both the field and the coordination of the Choctaw Nation's first Family Justice Center to this content
  • The Ahni Family Justice Center model demonstrates that sovereignty-respecting collaboration between tribal, state, and federal partners is achievable when the right technology and trust-building structures are in place
  • This content is part of Guardify's on-demand continuing education library, designed for professionals who need practical field guidance alongside their platform training
  • Professionals who complete the evaluation form within 30 days can receive a certificate of completion for their continuing education records

About the Webinar

Join us for an insightful webinar delving into the innovative strategies employed by a forward-thinking Tribal Nation to combat child abuse and enhance collaboration within multidisciplinary teams (MDT).

This webinar will spotlight the remarkable journey of Kari Hurst, a visionary leader, who spearheaded the establishment of the multidisciplinary team for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the opening of the Choctaw Nation’s first Family Justice Center. Kari has been involved in the child protection field since 2012 and has an unparalleled passion for helping not only children and families, but for also serving the professionals who are on the front lines of ensuring safety for victims of crime.

Kari will provide firsthand insights into the development of the Ahni Family Justice Center, emphasizing its pivotal role in facilitating close partnerships with neighboring child advocacy centers (CACs) and MDT stakeholders and revolutionizing evidence collection processes through the strategic integration of technology.

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