THE NEED IS GREAT
Our native youth are impacted by unique and challenging threats that affect their physical and emotional well-being at a rate many times higher than their non-native peers.
Many times tribal communities do not have the same access as other communities to the necessary resources for addressing these threats. Attend this conference to learn about successful approaches to combat serious issues that affect our youth such as:- suicide and depression
- school violence, bullying and gang activity
- Internet and sexual predators
- domestic violence and substance abuse
- historical, physical, and emotional trauma
Since its inception in 2006, this conference for tribal and non-tribal service practitioners has addressed the challenges and opportunities presented when working with youth in Indian Country. Sessions are presented by professionals experienced in working with native youth.
You can Create Positive Change!
In 2009, 200 individuals gathered from over 18 different states to participate in this valuable training. Tribal and non-tribal members of local, state, and federal agencies represented a diversity of fields and professions, including law enforcement, courts, corrections, education, social services, health and wellness. Most importantly, these individuals had one goal in common – bringing about positive change for our native youth.
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Don't Miss the Post-Conference Gang Training Opportunity!
Due to a high demand for training on Native Youth Gangs, a specialized training program is scheduled to follow the Children’s Conference. This 7-hour training on April 8 & 9, will provide an introduction to gang culture, describe how native youth are being recruited and address the community’s response to gang activity. Learn how to make a difference in the lives of native youth and protect your community from gang-related crime, violence, and drug trafficking. For more information visit
www.fvtc.edu/nygangs.
Who Should Attend This Important Training?
This conference is for individuals interested in bringing about positive change for our native youth. Participants representing tribal and non-tribal agencies are encouraged to attend. Conference training sessions will benefit:
- law enforcement personnel
- crime victim advocates and service providers
- judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys and court personnel
- employee assistance, community service providers, and social workers
- school counselors, teachers, principals and superintendents
- child protection advocates and service providers
- probation/parole, correctional officers, sex offender monitors, and re-entry staff
- youth program coordinators, service organization staff, and peer counselors
- community leaders and concerned citizens
Acknowledgments
Individuals from the following agencies contributed their time and resources to the development and support of this conference:
This project was supported by Grant No. 2008-AC-BX-K001 and 2009-AC-BX-K034 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and the Office for Victims of Crime. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
For questions regarding the conference contact
Jason Sterling (phone: 888-370-1752.)