This session will cover how the Cherokee Nation Tribal Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court (JHWC) uses culture in their rehabilitation process. The presenters will share case studies demonstrating how their engagement techniques have been instrumental in helping shift youth and family member attitudes with respect to the disciplinary and justice systems.
Media Type: PDF Presentation
Issue Area: Community Engagement Cultural and Indigenous Knowledge Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court
Resource Files:
Presenter Name:
Patti Buhl, Director, Department of Juvenile Justice, Cherokee Nation, Leah Hitcher, Juvenile Healing to Wellness, Cherokee Nation, Teria Sixkiller, Juvenile Healing to Wellness, Cherokee Nation
Resource Date of Presentation:
September 18, 2024
