SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS

March 14, 2017

Our Tribe’s long-term strategic plan to combat substance abuse, particularly

where it intersects with the Tribal justice system.

VisionA Healthy Anishinaabe Nation

MissionThrough education, collaborations, and

comprehensive services, Sault Ste. Mare Tribe of Chippewa Indians and community partners

will restore balance to our families by combating substance abuse.

Epidemic of overdoses Tribal young people

Crisis Intervention Task Force – summer 2012

Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010◦ Authorized TAPs – long term strategic plans to combat

substance abuse◦ Requires federal agencies to assist

2010 Tribal Courts Assistance Program grant received Sept. 2011

On-site technical assistance from grant, kick-off working sessions Oct. 25 & 26, 2012

On-site technical assistance from grant, kick-off working sessions Oct. 25 & 26, 2012

BoD resolution November 20, 2012◦ Identified key team members and community

members to serve on Advisory Board

◦ Required active participation

Representatives from multiple disciplines

Health Center Manager

Behavioral Health Director

Exec. Dir. Membership Services

Clinical Social Worker

ACFS Direct

Board of Directors

Planning Specialist

Health Center Director

Communications Manager

Prosecuting Attorney

Youth Educ. & Activities

Chief Judge

Court Administrator/Magistrate

Cheri Goetz

Elder Services Director

Transportation Mgr.

Dir. Planning & Development

Membership Liaison

Casino Security Mgr.

Health Facilities Mgr.

Chief of Police

Justice Planning Specialist

Specialty Court Coordinator

Dir. Gov’t Relations

Executive Director

Cultural/Repatriation Specialist

Housing Mgr.

ARC Victims’ Services Dir.

Cultural Dir.

Chairperson

Dir. Of Housing Human Resources Manager

January 25 & 26, 2013 on-site facilitatortraining

Convened Feb.–Aug. 2013

Community Forums throughout 7-countyservice Area

Focus Groups for law enforcement, courts,behavioral health staff, ACFS staff, Headstart,Board of Directors

Mini-Survey◦ 7 questions◦ Handed out at Tribal events and meetings, i.e.

housing meetings, TYC meetings◦ Throughout 2013

TAP Survey◦ 15 questions◦ Sent to 5,956 Adult Tribal members in the 7-county

service area◦ June 2014◦ Analysis report April 2015

Behavioral Health Program Data – Clients Served (2015 diagnoses)

ACFS Data◦ Substance abuse a presenting issue in 198/246 (80%) of

families who had children removed

Public Tribal Transit Implementation Plan (2015)

2001 EUP Detoxification Service & Planning Task Force

Tribal Court data re: criminal cases◦ 2013-2015, 70% of criminal cases were substance abuse-

related

We need to collect, analyze, and utilize data We need more specific data to substance

abuse addiction, and wellness from both primary and secondary, internal and external sources

We recognize that we have a systemic challenge

We have a pervasive need across disciplines We need to transcend the silo approach A much greater commitment of resources and

family and community responsibility

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Goal #1: Prevention education and activities are available throughout the 7-county service area.

Goal #2: Substance abuse data collection methodology and plan is implemented and sustainable.

Goal #3: Treatment is accessible for all Tribal members seeking treatment services.

Goal #4: Healing-to-Wellness Courts are implemented throughout the 7-county service area.

Goal #5: Culture and traditional medicine are integrated within the Tribal justice system.

Goal #6: Transportation is accessible for Tribal members seeking prevention and treatment services.

Goal #7: The Tribe will continue to commit resources to our Tribal Action Plan.

Objective 1.1: Achieve a 15% increase in participation rates to family-friendly community events by the end of Year 1.

Obj. 1.2: Research, Plan & Implement evidence-based prevention programs for youth by the end of Month 18.

Obj. 1.3: Organize & establish family and community-driven substance abuse support groups by the end of Year 1.

Obj. 1.4: Complete a cost analysis report of steps needed to complete Goal 1 by the end of Year 1.

Obj. 2.1: Complete a data plan, supported across departments, that includes a full review of past surveys, by the end of Month 18.

Obj. 2.2 Complete a cost analysis report of steps needed to complete Goal 2 by the end of Year 1.

Obj. 3.1: Complete a feasability plan for a ‘continuum of care wellness campus,’ including medical detox, culturally-appropriate residential treatment, and transitional housing by the end of Year 2.

Obj. 3.2: Establish and operate a Detox Center/Inpatient Treatment Center (4-6 week program) by the end of Year 3.

Obj. 3.3: Establish and operate a Residential Treatment Center/Transitional Living Center (3-6 month program) by the end of Year 3.

Obj. 3.4: Create a supportive, therapeutic, sober-living housing community (6 month program) by the end of Year 3.

Obj. 3.5: Complete a cost analysis report including all steps needed to complete Goal 3 by the end of Year 1.

Obj. 4.1: Establish 1-3 working partnerships with State and Federal drug courts by the end of Month 6.

Obj. 4.2: Design, implement, and operate a re-entry drug court program by the end of Month 18.

Obj. 4.3: Complete a cost analysis report including all steps needed to complete Goal 4 by the end of Year 1.

Obj. 5.1: Develop a list of accessible resources of traditional and cultural services available across the service area by the end of Year 1.

Obj. 5.2: Integrate traditional alternatives into current justice system practices by the end of Year 1.

Obj. 5.3: Complete a cost analysis report including all steps needed to complete Goal 5 by the end of Year 1.

Obj. 6.1: Develop and coordinate transportation services to prevention events by the end of Year 1.

Obj. 6.2: Complete a cost analysis report including all steps needed to complete Goal 6 by the end of Year 1.

Obj. 7.1: Create a complete list of resources needed to support the TAP by the end of Month 3.

Obj. 7.2: Establish MOUs with community partners for the provision of resources and services.

Obj. 7.3: Hire a Tribal Action Plan Director.

Obj. 7.4: The BoD will approve a budget for the necessary resources to support the TAP annually.

StabilityCooperation Commitment

Tribal Action Plan

Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for review

Anticipated response from DOJ, BJA: 8/31/16 Will also be submitted to SAMHSA for

approval Request BoD approval Educate the Tribal citizenship – mailer, unit

meetings Begin implementation Apply for funding Ongoing evaluation, amendments as needed

Recovery Walk every September Collaboration with federal court and Gwaiak

Miicon Family Preservation Court Prescription Drug drop boxes Narcan units for STLE Handed out magnets w/ important phone #s,

bracelets “Sault Tribe Strong” Continued staff training, i.e Drug Identification &

Recognition training Changes to Criminal Code Exploring use of Vivitrol through IHS Extended hours at Health Center

Jocelyn Fabry, Chief Judge jfabry@saulttribe.net

Tony Abramson, Clinic Mgr. tabramson@saulttribe.net

Pat McKelvie, Specialty Court Coordinator pmckelvie@saulttribe.net

TAP available online at: www.saulttribe.com