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Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency PreventionTribal Youth Resource Center
Truancy Prevention Online Learning Event Series
Session Two: Supporting Student Success and Diversion through Truancy Prevention
Hosted by:
Anna CloughTribal Youth Resource Center, Tribal Law and Policy Institute
Facilitated By:
Ethleen Iron Cloud-Two Dogs and Tasha FridiaTribal Youth Resource Center, Tribal Law and Policy Institute
Special Guests:
Johanna Farmer and Annette LeyvaPascua Yaqui Tribe 1
Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency PreventionTribal Youth Resource Center
Facilitator: Ethleen Iron Cloud-Two Dogs, MSConsultant, Tribal Youth Resource Center,Tribal Law & Policy Institute
Facilitator: Tasha R. Fridia, JDConsultant, Tribal Youth Resource Center,Tribal Law & Policy Institute
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Host: Anna Clough, JD Assistant Director, Tribal Youth Resource Center, Tribal Law & Policy Institute
Opening in a Good Way
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Tribal Youth Resource Center
As a training and technical assistance provider for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Tribal Youth Resource Center brings an in-depth understanding and appreciation of American Indian and Alaska Native history, customs, and Indigenous justice systems.
Native youth benefit from a value held by Native peoples:
Our Children are Sacred.
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• Web: www.TribalYouth.org
• Free Training and Technical Assistance for all OJJDP funded grantees and Federally recognized Tribes. Supports OJJDP Tribal Youth Programs and Juvenile Healing to Wellness Courts (CTAS Purpose Area 8 and Purpose Area 9)
• Funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention https://www.OJJDP.gov
Online Learning Event Reminders andEvent Technical Support
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presentation
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• Use the chat box to participate in group discussion
• Download OLE handouts (including today’s PowerPoint slides) under the “Files” bar
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DEFINING AND ADDRESSING TRUANCY IN INDIAN COUNTRY-BRIEF OVERVIEW
Defining Truancy
• Based on unexcused absences, e.g., 3 unexcused absences from school or class
• Each state requires children/youth to attend school or be home schooled
• Tribal Education Codes address truancy
• Definition of truancy varies
Addressing Truancy in Indian Country
• Risk factors and consequences relative to truancy can be serious, e.g. delinquency
• Collaboration with parents and community, comprehensive approach needed
• Restorative approaches recommended
• Punitive approach ineffectivehttps://www.doi.gov/ocl/native-american-youth
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Presentation Topics
• Listen and engage in a facilitated dialogue with the Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s Attendance Achievement Program.
• Compare and contrast successful strategies implemented to support local Tribal youth and engage cross-county and educational partners.
• Discuss implementation of an effective truancy prevention program within the local community.
• Brief overview of truancy in Indian Country.
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Guest Presenters
Pascua Yaqui Attendance Achievement Program
Johanna Farmer Annette LeyvaProgram Coordinator Attendance Achievement
Administrator
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Attendance
Achievement ProgramAnnette Leyva & Johanna Farmer
2019mis
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piloting MISSIONThe Attendance Achievement Program identifies root
obstacles to school attendance and harmonizes
resources to engage and enrich Yaqui families to
enhance overall well-being and advancement in
education.
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3step
2step
1Work with
family to
identify
strengths and
challenges
Create a
family-driven
achievement
plan
Support and
navigate
services to
family as they
achieve goals
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RESTORATIVE SOLUTION
BASED
ACTIVE
ENGAGEMENT
PARTNERSHIP
WITH FAMILY
ACCOUNTABILITY
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Schools
REFERRAL TO TRIBE
Law Enforcement
CREATE CITATION FORM
Prosecutor’s Office
REFERRAL TO AAP
Attendance
Achievement Program
ASSESEMENT AND
DIVERSION
Court
FORMAL INTERVENTION
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wha
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how
who
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piloting
Education sustains and
strengthens the sovereignty
of the Tribe.
Through respect and
understanding, health
cohesive relationships
are created with
familiesWith proper tools
and resources,
parents will be able
to support and
encourage education
for their childrenResponsibilities,
resources, and
information need to be
shared across
departments to address
families' needs
Change takes
time
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PaperForms
MOUs
Data
PeopleService Coordinator
Family Facilitator
ProcessFlow Chart
Code
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Discussion
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Closing
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References
Please download the Resource Sheet from the “Files” bar
at the bottom right corner of your screen.
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This project was supported by Grant #2018-MU-MU-K001 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Justice.
SAVE THE DATE
Join Us for Another Online Learning Event! Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
for Juvenile Healing to Wellness CourtsSpecial Guest: Evan Elkin, Reclaiming Futures
Thursday October 3rd: 10:00AKT/11PST/12MST/1CST/2EST
Duration: 90 minutesTo Register Visit https://www.tribalyouthprogram.org/connect-and-
learn/learning-events/
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Tribal Youth Resource Center
The Tribal Youth Resource Center provides culturally based and trauma informed training, support and technical assistance to all OJJDP-funded Tribal Youth Programs & Tribal Juvenile Healing to Wellness Courts grantees, as well as all interested federally recognized tribes.
Request Training & Technical Assistance:
Tribal Youth Resource Center | TribalYouth.org
(323) 650-5467 | [email protected]
8235 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 211
West Hollywood, CA 90046
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Tribal Youth Resource Center
The Tribal Law and Policy Institute is a Native owned and operated non-profit dedicated to providing freepublication resources, comprehensive training, and technical assistance for Native nations and tribal justicesystems. In partnership with the Tribal Law and Policy Institute, the National Native Children’s TraumaCenter offers numerous resources, trainings, and support materials to serve Tribal Youth Programs andHealing to Wellness Courts.
Please visit: www.home.TLPI.org
www.NNCTC.org
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Evaluation
We invite you to share your feedback about today’s Online Learning Event!
The link for an evaluation will be posted in the chat box and
emailed to all attendees.
Thank you!
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