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2003 Tribal Youth Program

Tribe: Seneca Nation of Indians

Project: Seneca Nation Bridging Two Worlds Program

Category: II. Intervention for Court-Involved Youth

State: NY

Summary: A high underreporting of court-involved youth exists in Cattaraugus County and there is little or no discussion regarding youth in need of services. The Seneca Nation Bridging Two Worlds Program, serving youth ages 10 to 16, has three primary objectives: developing a system to accurately identify the number of native youth who are involved in the Cattaraugus County family court and probation system; providing assessments and links to mental health, substance abuse, family, and culturally relevant services; and improving communication and coordination between the Seneca Nation Health Department and Cattaraugus County Probation. The Seneca Nation Health Department administers the project and is hiring a case manager, family counselor, and intake worker to implement the project.

2001 Tribal Youth Program

Tribe: St. Regis Mohawk Tribe

Project: Akwesasne Youth Group

Category: II. Intervention for Court-Involved Youth

State: NY

Summary: The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe provides a culturally relevant residential treatment setting for youthful Native American offenders. The program consists of educational and behavioral modification components that provide opportunities and for self-actualization and enrichment. The program works to reduce the risk factors for future inappropriate behavior by clients. Individual and group therapy, support groups for alcohol and drug dependence, addictions counseling, psychological and psychiatric testing, and counseling are offered to the youth as appropriate. The project is designed to teach youth living skills offered in the Mohawk Tasks of Life Medicine Wheel, which focuses on responsibility for self, family, and community. The Medicine Wheel philosophy encourages teamwork and cooperation as means to achieve personal goals. The project will strengthen Mohawk culture and community values by incorporating them into the program.