This presentation will cover the topic of adolescent brain development and its influence on adolescent decision-making processes. The presenters seek to empower Tribes/Tribal Courts/communities and families to implement trauma-informed practices […]
Issue Area: Native Youth
Enhancing Tribal Juvenile Justice with Trauma-Informed Systems Change- Trauma Expert Panel
A panel presented at the 2021 OJJDP Tribal Youth Virtual National Conference. Research suggests that Native American youth are at increased risk of trauma, depression, and PTSD as a result of […]
Probation and Supervision in the Tribal Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court
A session presented at the 2021 OJJDP Tribal Youth Virtual National Conference (Session D2). The Tribal Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court emphasizes ongoing support, supervision, and accountability. This session provided […]
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Innovative Strategies- Tribal Youth Courts and Peer-Led Processes
A session presented at the 2021 OJJDP Tribal Youth Virtual National Conference. Youth/Peer courts provide strategies for diversion, peer engagement, and youth led processes. In this session participants learned how […]
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Digital Smoke Signals: Using Technology as a Tool for Engagement
A session presented at the 2021 OJJDP Tribal Youth Virtual National Conference (Session B1). Connection with youth is integral to enhancing both safety and accountability for individual youth and communities […]
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Building an Indigenous Resilience- Focused Lens (Two Part Session)
A session presented at the 2021 OJJDP Tribal Youth Virtual Nation Conference (Session A2 and Session B2) It is important to understand the risk factors for American Indian and Alaska […]
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Panel: Youth Voice
A panel discussion presented at the 2021 OJJDP Tribal Youth Virtual National Conference (Session A1). Tribal youth panelists shared their thoughts, experiences, and perspectives on issues their generation is currently […]
Enhancing Police Responses to Children Exposed to Violence
A toolkit for law enforcement.This Toolkit is designed to meet the unique needs of today’s officers, who may or may not have the opportunity to work in close collaboration with […]
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