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Using Culture to EnhanceDrug CourtKristina Pacheco, LADACTribal Wellness Court Specialist1
Learning Objectives1. Identify the research behind culturally based treatmentstandards.2. Review the Wellness Court Model and its relation toexisting Drug Court Standards and Best Practices.3. Examples from innovative Wellness Courts.2
Tribal Key Componentswww.WellnessCourts.orgTribal Key Componentsrecognize Community involvement Family relationships andinvolvement Culture and Tradition Exercise of TribalSovereignty3
NADCP Adult Drug CourtStandardsnadcp.org/standards
Key Component #1: Individual and CommunityHealing FocusBrings together treatment, healingresources, and the tribal justice processby using a team approach to achieve thehealing of the participant and topromote Native nation building and thewell-being of the community.5
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TIP 61SAMHSA:Behavioral Health Services for AmericanIndians and Alaskan Natives7
Sean Bear; BA, CADCMeskwaki Tribal NationNational American Indian and Alaskan NativeAddiction Technology Transfer CenterBillie Jo Kipp, PhD.Blackfeet8
Guidelines from TIP 61 Importance of Historical Trauma Acceptance of a Holistic View of Behavioral Health Role of Culture & Cultural Identity Recognition of Sovereignty Significance of Community Value of Cultural Awareness Commitment to Culturally Responsive Services Significance of the Environment Respect for Many Paths9
Importance of HistoricalTrauma Some form of Historical Trauma has happened to Native Americans Whether it was contact with European Culture, other tribes, boardingschool experiences, government relocation – varies from tribe to tribe Collecting this information during an assessment Being knowledgeable about the tribal or community history10
Acceptance of Holistic View ofBehavioral Health Mental Health and Substance abuse not seen as diagnoses, diseases,physical or character flaws Seen as an imbalance with the individuals relationship to the world11
Role of Culture and CulturalIdentity Substance Abuse Disorders are viewed as consequences of loss ofculture Maintaining connection to ones culture is seen as a preventativemeasure Reconnecting to ones culture one can reclaim the strengths inherent inthe cultural teachings Through an assessment, an individuals connectedness to their cultureand community12
Role of Tribal Sovereignty Tribes are sovereign nations; with own forms of tribal governments andcodes. Understanding Tribal sovereignty and governance of tribal serviceshelps in navigating referrals for service and the judicial sysytem13
Significance of Community Participation in the Tribal Community Knowledge of Tribal Systems and service delivery Participants may choose to utilize outside services14
Value of Cultural Awareness Providers understanding of how their view of culture affects them Not specific to race or ethnicity; but can include beliefs, values andattitudes Providers awareness of our beliefs and values can influence diagnosis,definitions of normal and abnormal behavior and recommendations forhealing15
Commitment to CulturallyResponsive Services Organization have an obligation to ensuring a high quality of care andthe cultural competence of all staff Cultural competence is important at all phases Cultural competence provides the individual with a sense of safety andthat culture is important in the healing process16
Significance of theEnvironment Culturally reflective Environment17
Seating & Participantinvolvement in court reviewsBEFOREAFTERAllows them to give positive feed back and have their voice beheard. It can be very powerful and moving!HEALING FOR HEALTHIER FAMILIES, A SAFER COMMUNITY AND A STRONGER NATIONPHOTO COURTESY OF MPBN
Smudge andPrayerEach court session one ofthe cultural advisors leadswith a smudge, prayer, andone of the 7 Grandfatherteachings.HEALING FOR HEALTHIER FAMILIES, A SAFER COMMUNITY AND ASTRONGER NATION
Respect for Many Paths There is no one right way Through assessment and asking the individual their culturalidentification Use of Evidence Based Practices (EBP)20
Examples of Evidence BasedPractices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Motivational Interviewing Community Reinforcement Approach Trauma Informed Treatment Mindfulness Based Interventions MATRIX21
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Graduation23
WellnessCourts.org24
Questions?Thank You!KRISTINA@TLPI.ORG25
Healing Focus Brings together treatment, healing resources, and the tribal justice process . codes. Understanding Tribal sovereignty and governance of tribal services . Prayer Each court session one of the cultural advisors leads w
