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 court to 18 Federally Recognized Tribes. In 2018, ICSC introduced a Youth Court in coordination with Purpose Area 8 funding that focuses on alternative justice. […]
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 COVID-19. Limiting system operations have particularly hindered American Indian/Alaska Native communities that are many times already hampered by inadequate resources. Despite initial difficulties, some valuable […]
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 American Youth Entrepreneurship Camp and Wichita Tribe Native Connections Culture Classes to name a few. A great thing about some of these camps was that […]
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 and communities. The series of four Town Halls will be conducted remotely via webinar by time zones. In addition, United National Indian Tribal Youth Inc. […]
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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 the new tribal provisions of the Juvenile Justice Reform Act (JJRA), and gain insight on collaborating with tribes to implement them. OJJDP also seeks input on […]
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 of the current public health crisis. Though available data shows young people may not be as at risk for COVID-19 as adults, we know that […]
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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 human nature and is frequently described as positive adaptions in the face of adversity (Fleming & Ledogar 2008). In order to promote positive outcomes for […]
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, stay home. Do not go to work. Contact your medical provider. 3. If your children are sick, keep them at home. Do not send them […]
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 their path towards building resilience and healing. The experience is rewarding and life-giving, and it can also be full of heartbreak, frustration and exhaustion. While […]
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 and Policy Institute is pleased to offer the following publications addressing what victim advocates need to know concerning sex trafficking as it impacts Native people […]
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