The Annie E. Casey Foundation will host a one-hour webinar on March 16, 2023 at 2 p.m. ET, to help youth justice staff better serve Native American youth involved in the justice system. The webinar will address:
– the reasons behind the higher risk of system involvement for Native American youth;
– the need for support and treatment for historical, intergenerational and contemporary trauma; and
– the importance of identifying and working with Native nations.
Participants will learn about a successful Native nation diversion program and have the opportunity to request more information on supporting Native youth. The webinar builds on a 2018 survey by the Association on American Indian Affairs that found a lack of processes for identifying Native youth and working with Native nations in youth justice programs.