By Jacob Metoxen, Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, Tribal Youth Resource Center Like most jurisdictions, tribal justice systems have been forced to adapt to a changing landscape resulting from COVID-19. […]
A Virtual Indian Summer
A Virtual Indian Summer Kennedy G. Fridia I have attended various virtual camps and events during the pandemic including THRIVE, WE R NATIVE Springboard Lab, UNITY, Generation Indigenous Ways, Native […]
Healing Indigenous Lives Native Youth Town Halls
Your participation in the Healing Indigenous Lives Native youth Town Halls will contribute to developing informed tribal juvenile justice responses that enhance public safety, promote accountability, and empower Native youth […]
OJJDP Virtual Tribal Consultation
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) invites tribal leaders and representatives to participate in a virtual Tribal Consultation. OJJDP will use this opportunity to foster dialogue about […]
Young People and Mental Health During a Pandemic
By Ashley Trautman May is Mental Health Awareness Month. While awareness of and attention to mental health is always important, it is becoming increasingly visible as we encounter the stresses […]
The Interconnectedness of Resiliency
Author: Debra Klemann, LCPC, LMFT, National Native Children’s Trauma Center The human propensity towards healing, strength, growth, and relationships embodies the concept of resiliency. Resiliency is a strength based approach to examining […]
Responding to Sex Trafficking in Indian Country
Eli Goodsoldier On January 28-30, 2020 the Strengthening Sovereign Responses to Sex Trafficking in Indian Country and Alaska Conference, a collaborative effort by the Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition, […]
President’s Coronavirus Guidelines
The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America 15 Days to Slow the Spread 1. Listen to and follow the directions of your state and local authorities. 2. If you feel sick, […]
Self Care: Awareness-Balance-Connection
Balancing Self Care and Selflessnes Laura Guay MSW There are many paths that have brought each of us to positions where we are gifted the opportunity to support others on […]
Tribal Community Advocacy- Sex Trafficking Resources Available
Youth prevention program staff may be interested in learning more about how sex traffickers target victims and review specific risk factors that may make youth vulnerable to traffickers. The Tribal Law […]
