The Silent Crisis Facing Indigenous Youth: A Call to Justice and Healing
By Corey Western Boy, Consultant, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center Growing up connected to an Indigenous Dakota community, I was surrounded by the strength and resilience of Dakota people—but I […]
Missing and Murdered Youth in the United States
Author: Deborah Tobacco, Tribal Youth Programs Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center Introduction to the Issue The issue of missing and murdered youth is a silent […]
Empowering Native Youth: A Personal Story of the Transformative Power of Place-Based Education
Author: Haley Henscheid, Administrative Coordinator, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center Education is a powerful tool, and for Native youth, it’s essential that it’s rooted in cultural understanding and community connection. […]
Connection, Community, and Commitment at the TLPI Implementation and Enhancement Training
Author: Ashley Anderson, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center T/TA Specialist This year’s 2024 Tribal Law and Policy Institute’s (TLPI) Implementation and Enhancement Trainings were held at the Sheraton Phoenix September […]
World Mental Health Day: Advocating for Mental Health Screenings
By Ashley Anderson, Juvenile Healing to Wellness Courts Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center Mental health is an essential part of our overall well-being; influencing how […]
Utilizing Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) Curriculum for Youth Engagement in Prevention Efforts
Author: Gerry RainingBird, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center Consultant In our efforts to engage with Native youth, we are guided by the four levels of human growth and responsibility, which […]
A Reflection on Mentoring and Mentoring Programs from the TYRC Midwest Regional
By Jordan Gibson, Tribal Youth Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center As I reflect on our discussions from the Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center Midwest Regional […]
Interview: How Community Wide Healing Can Blossom in Tribal Communities
Karla Bird, Ed.D is a member of the Amskapi Piikani Nation (Blackfeet). She has graduated with a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, with an emphasis in Higher Education at the […]
Walking the Path: Inspiring Youth on the Journey to High School Graduation
By Kennedy Fridia, Tribal Youth I have recently graduated from Mahpiya Luta Owayawa on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. I, along with 26 others, were able to walk across the […]
Collaboration to Support Student Success
By Chris Cuestas, Consultant, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center, Tribal Law and Policy Institute The Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center serves multiple Juvenile Healing to Wellness Courts that have a […]
