Juvenile Justice Agencies

oin other tribal grantees and stakeholders for this four-part community of practice series on leveraging peer recovery support services (PRSS) to enhance alcohol and substance use recovery in tribal communities.

oin other tribal grantees and stakeholders for this four-part community of practice series on leveraging peer recovery support services (PRSS) to enhance alcohol and substance use recovery in tribal communities.

oin other tribal grantees and stakeholders for this four-part community of practice series on leveraging peer recovery support services (PRSS) to enhance alcohol and substance use recovery in tribal communities.

This months CTAS PA3 and Tribal COSSUP grantee cohort call will include a micro learning opportunity on culturally responsive case management services, followed by facilitated discussion and peer exchange and general grantee updates.

Review the 7-step approach to drug influence and identification which includes pulse, horizontal gaze nystagmus, vertical nystagmus, lack of convergence, pupillary comparison, pupil reaction and Romberg stand. Gain understanding in how the eyes react to drug influence and the effects on the central nervous system. Practice what you have learned using hands-on activities. As a law enforcement or parole/probation officer, you will gain the skills you need to recognize impairment caused by the most abused drugs or alcohol

The opioid crisis and the flood of other drugs has reached epidemic proportion in many of our tribal communities across the nation. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Tables, twice as many American Indians and Alaska Natives require treatment for addiction compared to any other racial and ethnic group.

Discuss how we frequently encounter clients who appear unmotivated to change when working in the addiction field. Explore the concept of motivation and explore practical skills to help clients develop intrinsic motivation toward long-term behavior change and wellness. Practice motivational interviewing (MI) as a style of interaction that is client-driven and supports individuals in the healing and change process.

This summit will address key youth violence issues facing the criminal justice field. The three webinars were Understanding the Current Data and the Adolescent Brain, the Importance of Prevention and Early Intervention, and Reduction and Diversion Strategies. October 2 (109 attendees), October 9 (73 attendees), October 16 (64 attendees)

Examine steps to implement the Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Approach. Identify risks to drug endangered children and what all disciplines can look for when collecting appropriate evidence and information. Participate in trainer-led discussions and hands-on exercises that demonstrate how implementing collaboration enhances the likelihood of better outcomes for drug endangered children.

The American Indian Justice Conference offers tribes across the nation an opportunity to learn strategies to enhance tribal justice systems while providing essential information on topics such as court planning and development, diversionary court programs, traditional dispute resolution, justice system responses to alcohol and substance abuse, and emerging issues that are relevant to tribal justice system development.