TaKu Skan Skan Reentry Model

To ReentryFrom Detention

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Taku Ska Ska Reentry Model ~ Conceptual Framework “ That which moves, that which lives and is connected”

“Is the mystery within all living things”

“Sacred energy, connects all living beings on the same spiritual

plane; equally… no one greater than the other”

Self

TJDC

Family

Community

TAKU SKAn SKAnREENTRY MODEL

In many American Indian tribes’ the dragonfly

represents renewal, hope,

transformation:

• Zuni ~ “the dragonfly spirit helps

children restore a way of life that has been

taken from then”

• Hopi~ “renewal, considered a messenger”

• Cherokee ~ “freedom and change”

• Dakota ~ “the dragonfly spirit is the essence of the

winds of change; guide youth to the pathway of

transformation”

TaKu Skan Skan Reentry Model

Spirit

When the youth enters

the JDC :• Do we tend to their

SPIRIT ?• Do we know their trauma ?• Do we acknowledge their trauma?• Do we provide a caring adult to spend

time with them the first 24 hours?

• Do we ask what their Spirit needs are ?

Self

When the youth is in the JDC:• Are we providing supports to

increase self identity, self esteem ?

• Are we providing a venue for positive self development?

• Are we providing a venue for leadership development?

• Are we providing a venue for creative expression?

• Are all educational supports in place?

• Are all behavioral health supports in place?

family

When the youth are in the JDC:• Are other tribal programs working

with the family on any issues that could negatively impact the health and wellness of the “returning” youth to the family ?

• Does the family have resources to explore their spiritual and cultural needs to support family health and wellness?

• Has the family been invited to be part of the reentry planning?

• Does the family have the support to visit the youth on a regular basis?

Community

What strategic planning is the

community doing to address the

short and long term needs of

youth in the areas of:• Academic achievement

• Post secondary resources

• Employment

• Safe Houses

• Cultural & Spiritual engagement

• Healthy relationships & role models

• Leadership opportunities

• Recreational activities

• Sports programs

• Sobriety & Wellness

Tribal JDC

Moving from detention to healing

systems approach:• What type of capacity building

is needed to develop a holistic approach to reentry ?

• What cultural best practice programs are being employed?

• What partners do tribal JDCs need to support a holistic approach to healing?

• New funding streams?• Youth Voice ?

Moving Forward

TJDC Next Steps:

Assessment:• What are the strengths of your

reentry program?• Does your reentry program address the

components in the Taku Skan Skan

model?• What are the service gaps in your

reentry program?• What resources do you have to fill the

service gaps?

Taking Up The Challenge

We are all leaders. Each one of us is setting an example for someone

else, and each one of us has a responsibility to shape the future as we

wish it could be for our youth.

Taku Skan Skan Reentry Model recognizes our youth are spiritual beings

first and foremost..

Taku Skan Skan Reentry Model recognizes the spirits of our youth have to be

nurtured and healed in order for our youth to reclaim their future….

Taku Skan Skan Reentry Model recognizes that we can create systems and

community change; one youth at a time