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Tribal Justice - Trailer

Two Native American judges work to address the root causes of crime in their communities.

Aired 08/21/2017

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Tribal Justice - Trailer

Preview: Season 30 Episode 11 | 4m 33s

Two Native American judges work to address the root causes of crime in their communities.

In Tribal Justice, two Native American judges reach back to traditional concepts of justice in order to reduce incarceration rates, foster greater safety for their communities, and create a more positive future for their youth. By addressing the root causes of crime, they are modeling restorative systems that are working. Mainstream courts across the country are taking notice.

Aired 08/21/2017

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Major funding for POV is provided by PBS, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Wyncote Foundation, Reva & David Logan Foundation, the Open Society Foundations and the...

Classroom Clip: Taos and Abby

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Clip: S30 Ep11 | 3m 9s | Taos works on building a house for his family. Abby encourages him to attain a GED. (3m 9s)

Classroom Clip: Taos Proctor and Tribal Court

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Clip: S30 Ep11 | 4m 33s | Judge Abby Abinanti explains that tribes need to create their own models for justice. (4m 33s)

Classroom Clip: Tribal Court

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Clip: S30 Ep11 | 4m 34s | We meet Abby Abinanti and Claudette White, the Chief Judges for their respective tribes. (4m 34s)

Classroom Clip: Wellness Court

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Clip: S30 Ep11 | 7m 37s | In this clip we see scenes from Taos’ rehabilitation. (7m 37s)

Classroom Clip: Yurok Tribe v. Taos Proctor

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Clip: S30 Ep11 | 2m 40s | Taos explains to the court his history of drug use and his efforts at rehabilitation. (2m 40s)

What's the difference between tribal and state courts?

Clip: S30 Ep11 | 1m 44s | Filmmaker Anne Makepeace explains the difference between tribal and state court systems. (1m 44s)

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Major funding for POV is provided by PBS, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Wyncote Foundation, Reva & David Logan Foundation, the Open Society Foundations and the...

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