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Issue Area: Program Development

Essential Components of a Trauma Informed Juvenile Justice Organization

Facilitators: Kara Pasqua and Kimee Wind-Hummingbird

This presentation provides an overview and discuss the benefits of using SAMHSA’s framework of Trauma informed care as well as the National Child Traumatic Stress Network essential elements for juvenile justice programs. The webinar discusses how these elements may be incorporated into any organization providing services to youth families who may have experienced trauma.

Screening & Assessment Approaches in JHW Courts and Programs

Description: Join us to explore the diverse screening and assessment approaches in JHW Courts and Programs with a focus on culture. Explore how these tools are used for various needs and delve into the ongoing debate on their effectiveness in managing cases and planning services. With probation officers, clinicians, and other JHWC professionals often using divergent methods, this session offers insights from a Tribal case study, navigating the implications for working with court-involved youth. Join us to unravel the nuances of these approaches, promoting a holistic and culturally sensitive approach to juvenile justice.