Northern Initiative for Justice Advancement Training (NIJAT) in Afghanistan

A diverse group of organizations are coming together to provide law enforcement and justice training for select individuals in northern Afghanistan. 

"The 11- week training is a joint effort of USAID, the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement of the U.S. Department of State, the German Police Project Team, and the European Police Mission. The training will provide substantive and practical lessons that enhance the participants' knowledge of investigative techniques, as well as trial and advocacy skills.
A total of sixty police officers, defense attorneys, prosecutors, and judges will complete the training consisting of a criminal investigation phase, trial phase, and a specialized adjudication two-week phase for judges. The goal of the training is to improve the capacity of justice sector professionals to investigate, prosecute, defend, and adjudicate criminal cases." 

Read the rest of the article in "New Training Focuses on Advancing Justice in Afghanistan", ReliefWeb, February 19, 2011.