Juvenile Healing to Wellness Courts and Programs Intergovernmental Agreements
Facilitators: Grace Carson, Tribal Law and Policy Institute, Chris Cuestas & Pat Sekaquaptewa, Tribal Youth Resource Center Description: Join us to explore the vital aspects of Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) supporting Juvenile Healing to Wellness (JHW) Courts and Programs. Gain insights ...read more
Trauma Resilient Youth Curriculum – Student’s Trauma and Resiliency (STAR)
Facilitators: Amy Foster Wolferman & Maegan Rides At The Door, National Native Childrens Trauma Center Description: This webinar will overview a youth curriculum designed for middle school and high school-aged youth to mitigate the effects of stress and trauma, while ...read more
Trauma Resilient Youth Curriculum – Bounce Back for Classrooms
Facilitators: Amy Foster Wolferman & Debra Hallos, National Native Children's Trauma Center Description: This webinar will overview a youth program designed for elementary-aged children to mitigate the effects of stress and trauma, while building coping strategies and resiliency. The webinar ...read more
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 ...read more
Case Management Approaches in Juvenile Healing to Wellness Courts and Programs
Description: Attendees will explore how effective, comprehensive case management contributes to healing in JHW Courts and Programs while comparing traditional methods of Tribal Juvenile Court Probation with modern reforms and innovative practices. Additionally, they will gain deeper insights into the ...read more
JHW Courts and Programs 101 for Tribal Councils
Description: In this training, we covered what a Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court or program is and Tribal Council participation in the JHWC Steering Committee, highlighting how this knowledge fosters effective collaboration among Tribal entities. We also addressed the critical ...read more
The Right Youth for Your Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court: How to Define Your Target Population and Set Eligibility Criteria
Description: The focus of this presentation is to help you decide between establishing a JHW court docket or a JHW program based on the level of risk and need of the youth you aim to serve. Once determined, you'll learn ...read more
Strength-Based Vs. Deficit-Based Language
The Tribal Youth Resource Center is excited to share this resource, “Strength-Based vs Deficit- Based Language” written by Ethleen Iron Cloud-Two Dogs, Tribal Youth TA Manager. All communication— verbal, non-verbal, direct, indirect, and written— is key to establishing a respectful ...read more
Understanding Substance Misuse in American Indian Populations and Whole Family Approaches to Healing
This online learning event will examine the role in which historical trauma and adverse childhood experiences contribute to substance addiction and high risk behavior in Native youth. Further, this session will explore the society of care framework aimed at healing ...read more
The Other Side of the ACEs Pyramid: An Indigenous Healing Framework
Many people have learned about the landmark Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study and its results demonstrating the link between ACEs and poor mental health and health outcomes. After hearing about this information, people often wonder what we need to do ...read more
Breaking Down the Barriers for Indigenous Youth to Access Behavioral Health Services
This online learning event will support Tribal Youth Program and Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court program staff to better understand the behavioral health needs of Indigenous youth and develop "wrap around" approaches to ensure youth can access services as soon ...read more
