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Supporting child advocacy services for American Indian and Alaska Native communities

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Promoting justice and resilience through culturally relevant services

As part of the National Native Children’s Trauma Center at the University of Montana, we believe in incorporating Tribal values and practices into child advocacy services.

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Practice Brief 23: Promoting Healing Amid Complexity: An Interview with Carmelita Smith of the Puyallup Tribe’s Children of the River CAC

Carmelita Smith, Director of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians’ Children of the River Child Advocacy Center (CRCAC) discusses some of the unique aspects of CRCAC’s service population and their ability to meet the cultural needs of a wide variety of Native families while dealing with the complexities of jurisdiction and tight-knit relationships in Tribal communities.

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"When you're working for your children and community, it drives a different passion. There is a heart connection to the work."

A Native Nation CAC Director

National Native Children’s
Trauma Center

University of Montana

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Missoula, MT 59812

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