Staff Reflections- Teresa Nord, Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center As we’ve transitioned from a time of solitude and reflection of the winter season to the […]
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Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Youth Spread Awareness through Digital Arts and Media
While the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be overstated- many communities realized new opportunities amidst community lockdowns and program closures. An area of service that greatly increased was […]
The Importance of Long Hair for Men and Boys in Indian Country from a Long-Haired Boy in Indian Country
By Tdohasan Sunray, TYRC Youth Ambassador Guest contributions do not represent the views of the United States Government or the U.S. Department of Justice. One day as a little boy […]
Native Youth and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Crisis: Promoting Protective Factors as We Advocate for Change
By Ashley Trautman, National Native Children’s Trauma Center Indian Country is challenged by a crisis that requires the attention of tribal leaders, spiritual and cultural teachers, elders and our communities. […]
Intern Reflections: 2021 OJJDP Tribal Youth Virtual National Conference
Elise Hocking, Intern, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center As part of my internship with the Tribal Law and Policy Institute, I had the privilege of participating in the 2021 OJJDP […]
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Strategic Planning
By Ethleen Iron Cloud-Two Dogs, Senior Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center Recently we posed a question to participants of strategic planning training about how their […]
2021 OJJDP National Tribal Youth Conference Goes Virtual
SAVE THE DATE(S)! The 2021 OJJDP Tribal Youth Virtual National Conference themed, “Shaping Brighter Futures with American Indian, Alaska Native Youth and Tribal Communities- Strengthening Resilience, Promoting Healing, Restoring Culture,” is set […]
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Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court Spotlight: Intertribal Court of Southern California
By Jacob Metoxen, Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center The Intertribal Court of Southern California (ICSC) began operating in 2006 and currently functions as a circuit […]
Online Communication Platforms Can Contribute to Cohesion within Tribal Justice Systems
By Jacob Metoxen, Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center Like most jurisdictions, tribal justice systems have been forced to adapt to a changing landscape resulting from […]
Free Virtual Training Opportunities Available for Tribal Communities
The Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center in conjunction with Kognito, LLC is currently offering three free virtual training opportunities. Virtual trainings are available to OJJDP Tribal Grantees and other interested […]
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