Karuk Tribal Court
Youth Wellness Court
The Karuk Youth Wellness Court Team is honored to welcome eligible youth into a supportive and healing-centered environment. Youth Wellness Court is designed to help young people find balance in their lives—on their own terms.
With input and collaboration from youth, we will walk alongside you throughout your healing journey. Together, we’ll connect you with inter-tribal departments and other community-based resources to support your goals and well-being.
We want you to know that you are not alone. Our team is here to support you every step of the way as you grow into a strong, healthy, and empowered individual within your community.
With your voice and our guidance, we believe you can overcome any obstacle and move forward on a path of healing, resilience, and strength.
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Mission:
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To provide access to culturally-based tribal supportive and rehabilitative services and activities to eligible Karuk Youth who are seeking balance mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Goal:
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To prevent future alcohol and substance abuse related crimes of juvenile offenders and break the cycle of violence by improving the Justice System to better provide rehabilitative programming.
Program Benefits:
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Access to culturally focused events and activities to promote wellness
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Tribal Support
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Court Accompaniment
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Limited transportation assistance services
Eligibility:
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Enrolled member/descendant or eligible for enrollment with the Karuk Tribe
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Between the ages of 13-18 years of age (19-21 continuing education)
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Reside in or have re-entered into the Karuk service area
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AND Identified as being “at risk” of being involved in a or previously involved in the juvenile justice system due to alcohol/drug related activities.
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OR Identified as being a substance using adolescent; AND at-risk of academic/truancy failure (SART/SARB action)
Identified as being “at risk” and the Tribal Youth Child Welfare Department has or will be filling a “Youth in Need of Care” petition in Tribal Court.
Contact Information:
Programmatic Operations Coordinator: Krystal Wilson
Phone: (530) 841-3143 EXT. 6511
Cell: (530) 643-2621
Fax: (530) 841-7156