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Native Girls in the Juvenile Justice System

Learn about overrepresentation of American Indian girls in the juvenile justice system, challenges, strengths, and opportunities for success in restoring cultural practices. Visit the Easy Access to the Census of Juveniles in Residential Placement for more information.

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Native Girls in the Juvenile Justice System

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  1. Native Girls in the JuvenileJustice System Terri Yellowhammer tyellowhammer@edc.org Native Streams Institute Education Development Center

  2. 564 Federally Recognized Tribes in U.S. • American Indians: high rates of entry in Juvenile Justice System • http://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/ezacjrp/asp/display.asp • What this means: AI girls are overrepresented in JJ System

  3. Easy Access to the Census of Juveniles in Residential Placement Year of Census by Sex Sickmund, M., Sladky, T.J., Kang, W., & Puzzanchera, C. (2011). "Easy Access to the Census of Juveniles in Residential Placement." Available: http://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/ezacjrp/

  4. Opportunities for success: • Recognizing challenges: historical trauma, disconnect between agencies within system, relationships • Recognizing strengths: cultural practices being restored/incorporated • Finding that willingness to build relationships

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