This will be the second of a TYRC Online Learning Event series focused on the needs and current service gaps of unsheltered and runaway Native youth across the country. During […]
Keyword: prevention
Profile in Youth Resiliency
A session presented at the 2021 OJJDP Tribal Youth Virtual National Conference (Session B3). This session presented a digital storytelling event highlighting Pueblo of Tesuque youth, Jamie Crowe. In this […]
Digital Smoke Signals: Using Technology as a Tool for Engagement
A session presented at the 2021 OJJDP Tribal Youth Virtual National Conference (Session B1). Connection with youth is integral to enhancing both safety and accountability for individual youth and communities […]
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Building an Indigenous Resilience- Focused Lens (Two Part Session)
A session presented at the 2021 OJJDP Tribal Youth Virtual Nation Conference (Session A2 and Session B2) It is important to understand the risk factors for American Indian and Alaska […]
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OJJDP Comprehensive Gang Model
This publication provides a model for communities desiring to assess, intervene, and prevent youth gang activity in their local area. […]
Youth Gangs in Indian Country
This fact sheet from the OJJDP provides information about youth gang activity in Indian Country and policy and practice implications. […]
Native American Involvement in Gangs
This document provides information on gangs in Indian Country both in reservation and urban communities as well as highlights of programs working to prevent gang activity and involvement. […]
Cultural Factors that Protect Against Substance Misuse
This report provides a summary of research findings on cultural factors associated with substance misuse. It presents 15 factors associated with substance misuse and indicators of well-being distilled from 11 […]
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Building Partnerships: Conversations with Native Americans About Mental Health Needs and Community Strengths
This report presents insights from Native focus groups on mental health issues, challenges for receiving service, community strengths, and prevention. […]
Integrating Bullying Prevention and Restorative Approaches in Schools
This white paper addresses the integration of two common approaches to improving school climate and school connectedness: bullying prevention (BP) and restorative practices (RP). […]
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