A session presented at the 2021 OJJDP Tribal Youth National Tribal Youth Conference (Session D4). This session focused on current substance abuse trends in Indian Country, discussed efforts to address substance use among Tribal youth, and included an examination of strength-based processes to support Tribal youth substance use/reduction in Tribal prevention and youth wellness programs. Speakers will share community-driven processes for initiatives that lead to youth connectedness and resiliency.
Media Type:
PDF
Video
Audience:
Case Workers
Clinicians
Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court Staff
Juvenile Wellness Court Staff
Prevention Staff
Tribal Youth Program Staff
Issue Area:
Intervention
Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court
OJJDP National Tribal Youth Conference
Substance Misuse
Tribal Youth
Tribal Youth Program
Wellness
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Presenter Name:
Kristina Pacheco, Tribal Law and Policy Institute, Gerry RainingBird, Tribal Law and Policy Institute, Leon Leader Charge, Tribal Law and Policy Institute, Anna Clough, Tribal Law and Policy Institute
Resource Date of Presentation:
April 1, 2021
