Session Description: Developed collaboratively by the Tribal Youth Resource Center Youth Ambassadors, this session explores youth substance abuse and self-harm awareness from a Native youth perspective. The presenters share their perspectives and experiences as young people on how leaders and others in their communities can proactively and effectively respond to youth self-harm and substance use challenges. The importance of self-care and the varied forms it can take will also be discussed. This session will support youth program staff in prevention and intervention planning when working with Native youth.
Presenters:
- Kaitlin Martinez, Youth Ambassador Mentor, Tribal Youth Resource Center
- Isabella Fridia, Youth Ambassador, Tribal Youth Resource Center
- James John II, Youth Ambassador, Tribal Youth Resource Center
Moderator:
- Jeri Brunoe, Consultant, Tribal Youth Resource Center
Media Type: Presentation
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Resource Date of Presentation:
December 14, 2022
