Sex Trafficking Prevention “Our children are gifts to us and, as such, we have a sacred trust responsibility to protect them from all acts of violence. …They need to know that the adults are listening and are ready to step in to help them. We need to send...
Systems & Organizations Leaders of tribal child welfare programs need tools and resources to support work with their partners and community to plan, build, and sustain their vision for the future. The resources on this page give insight into the change process,...
Family Assessment Mother Earth shows us the nature of the four seasons each year: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. As we work with families, communities, and organizations, we must first learn about ourselves. Life is like a circle that cycles one season into...
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning/queer (LGBTQ) youth and their families live in all regions of the state, yet are often invisible to communities and institutions, including the child welfare system. LGBTQ youth and their families have strengths and...
The Alaska Resilience Initiative promotes healthy communities and works to end child maltreatment. Leaders of this initiative hosted a 2016 gathering to ensure Alaska Native voices were heard. Participants provided recommendations on how to make existing...
From the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, this webinar shares information on ACEs and highlights evidence based and promising practices for working with children exposed to violence. Traditional and community-based efforts to address the problem are...
This academic article focuses on the adverse childhood experiences and outcomes among American Indians and Alaska Natives. The researchers found that American Indian and Alaska Native children are significantly more likely to have adverse childhood...
This 2017 study examines the relationship between mothers’ ACEs and developmental risks for their own children. Finding a significant association, the need to address intergenerational trauma is highlighted.
Presented by Dolores Subia BigFoot, this 2013 webinar is part of a series on childhood trauma in Indian Country. This webinar presented findings from the Kaiser Permanente Study and adverse childhood experiences with a focus on American Indian and Alaska Native...
