Enhancing the Capacity of Tribal Advocates Through Training & Support
Transform your Skills with Culturally Focused Training
for Tribal Advocates!
Our training is designed specifically for Tribal Advocates, offering interactive and skill-based learning experiences. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your expertise, our culturally focused curriculum ensures relevance and respect for the unique needs of your community.
Comments from participants
"This was one of the best trainings I have attended. Things moved along well and we got to hear from a lot if different people." - DATI Participant 2024
"For such a hard subject, you made this a fun experience. This really gave me an overall perspective covering all of DV" - DATI Participant 2024
"Red Wind trainings are always informative. The presenters are open to all input and they give the information like it really is without sugar coating it. I really like the smash books because its a reminder for me and a resource for those I support.." - SATI Participant 2025
"Great job! I can't wait for the next training. Red Wind is always my first choice in training. - SATI Participant 2025
Domestic Assault Tribal Advocate Institute (DATI)
Event dates: October 6-10, 2025
Registration $750 per person
REGISTRATION OPENING IN JUNE
This 40-hour training is designed to equip tribal advocates with the necessary skills for working effectively and efficiency with victims of domestic abuse. Trauma-informed safety planning and survivor-centered care. Engaging discussions and scenario-based exercises. Storytelling and creative work rooted in culture
Key Topics Include:
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Crisis intervention strategies and ensuring justice for survivors
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Tactics of Power and Control
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Role of the Advocate
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Cultural support aimed at promoting long-term healing
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Dangerousness and Managing Safety, including: Strangulation, Stalking and Safety Planning
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Understanding the critical importance of confidentiality and mandated reporting and navigating ethical challenges
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Addressing complex issues in domestic violence response
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Navigating Tribal and Criminal Justice Systems
This training will also prepare tribal advocates for seeking domestic violence advocacy certification and is the only training of its kind that includes relevant information that addresses tribal and federal responses. View the agenda.
“Tribal Advocates are the backbone of the response to end both domestic violence and sexual violence within their tribes. The work of the advocate will create the change we need in our communities.”
- Victoria Ybanez, Red Wind’s Executive Director
Tailored Training
Delivered to your community
Are you interested in bringing a training out to your community? Red Wind has been working directly with Tribes for many years. We have been hearing that participants love our interactive and hands on approach used to engage participants.
Here is a flyer that gives you information about the training we can provide and how we can work with you to prepare a training proposal to meet your needs. Let us know your ideas and we can go from there.
Sexual Assault Tribal Advocate Institute (SATI)
Event dates: November 3-7, 2025
Registration: $750 per person
SATI provides 40 hours of training to build the critical framework for Tribal Sexual Assault Advocates to effectively and appropriately respond to sexual Assault victims in their communities. Empower yourself to address sexual violence in Tribal communities through:
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Historical context and foundational advocacy skills
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Trauma-informed safety planning and survivor-centered care
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Supporting diverse survivors with cultural humility
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Confidentiality best practices and the role of forensic exams
Interactive learning:
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Engaging discussions and scenario-based exercises
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Storytelling and creative handwork rooted in culture
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Building connections with other advocates to strengthen community impact
This training will also prepare tribal advocates for seeking domestic violence advocacy certification and is the only training of its kind that includes relevant information that addresses tribal and federal responses. View the agenda.
Location of the Training and Hotel Accommodation
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DATI - October 6-10, 2025 held at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO.
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SATI - November 34-7, 2025 held at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO
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TADI - January 12-16, 2025 held at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO
We Are Advocates
We think and act intentionally as advocates.
To advocate is do more than provide services.
We engage in work, ensuring the voices of those we advocate for are being heard in many ways.
NEW! Tribal Advocate Program Development Institute (TADI)
Event dates: January 12-16, 2026
Registration: $750 per person
As advocates, we have a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative change—change for survivors envisioning lives free from violence. Establishing a robust Tribal Advocate Program is crucial for providing safety and support to individuals facing domestic and sexual violence in our communities. This five-day training will equip participants with enhanced skills to build and strengthen their Tribal Advocate Program. Agenda will be provided in August 2025.
Topics to be Covered:
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Listening to the needs of survivors to shape our efforts.
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Identifying how cultural values will serve as the framework for the program.
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Ethics in Tribal Advocacy.
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Healing and recovery processes with survivors.
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Working with guardrails: core policies and protocols.
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Managing conflict and navigating challenging situations.
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And much more.