This session will overview the various approaches of the Juvenile Healing to Wellness (JHW) Programs. The presenters will discuss how JHW Programs are designed to serve Native/Tribal youth with low criminogenic risk, higher need, where there is youth substance use (or substance abuse in the home), and/or where there may be chronic school absenteeism. The presenters will also review the common approaches in working with low-risk youth, including targeted and intensive support systems, comprehensive and inclusive case management (e.g., Wraparound case management), school attendance programs (e.g., school review boards, Tribal and Community Truancy Boards, Elders Panels, etc.), and restorative practices. Finally, the presenters will introduce those chapters of the Model Indian Juvenile Code that contain more protective court process for use with Native/Tribe youth who may need services and/or are experiencing chronic absenteeism (truancy).
Resource Files:
Resource Video Links:
- Cortney Yarholar: Introduction to System of Care
- Native American Rights Fund: Healing Community Through Peacemaking
Presenter Name:
Erin Thin Elk, Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court T/TA Specialist, Tribal Youth Resource Center, Tribal Law and Policy Institute, Pat Sekaquaptewa, Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court T/TA Manager, Tribal Youth Resource Center, Tribal Law and Policy Institute
Resource Date of Presentation:
September 20, 2024
