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Jails in Indian Country, 2007 from the Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that there are 2,163 inmates confined in Indian Country. This is a 24% increase over the past three years. They also report that there are 8,600 American Indians and Alaska Natives being held outside Indian County. This report...

A new Tribal Justice and Safety Website was just announced by the Justice Department's Office of Justice Programs (OJP). According to the announcement, "The Internet home page will be a resource for American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments and communities, and will help the general...