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

Thank you for joining us today! • All attendees will be muted during this

presentation

• Use the questions box on your panel to submit questions and responses

• 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

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mis

sion

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t

how

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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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how

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3step

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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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mis

sion

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how

who

why

piloting

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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how

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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 | TribalYouth@TLPI.org

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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