Student Handout A: Understanding Tribal Justice Approaches Instructions: Collaborate with your group members to answer the following questions. (If you need more space to write your responses, use a separate sheet of paper or the back of this worksheet): 1. Has anyone in your group heard about the tribal court system or a tribal healing to wellness court before today? How did you hear about it and what did you know about this model? 2. How does this justice model compare to the current justice system in your town or state? 3. How does this model compare to your school s procedure for disciplining students and resolving conflicts? 4. Do you think the wellness to healing court model could be used for every conflict or crime? Why/why not? 5. Think of a situation (real or imagined) where the wellness to healing model might benefit both the victim(s) and the offender(s). Why would the tribal justice model be useful in this situation?
Student Handout B: Viewing Notes Instructions: Watch the film clip and take notes in response to the following questions. Record general notes about scenes and quotes that surprised, confused or interested you: 1. What benefits of tribal justice does Judge Abby Abinanti mention? 2. According to Judge Abinanti, why is it important for the Yurok tribe to use their tribal justice model instead of the state justice model? 3. Interesting notes and quotes from the film and questions you have:
Student Handout C: Taos Proctor s Journey Instructions: Watch the film clip and take notes in response to the following questions. Record general notes about scenes and quotes that surprised, confused or interested you: 1. Why is Taos Proctor a defendant in tribal court? 2. What was Proctor s history with alcohol and drug use? 3. What does the wellness court program do? 4. Interesting notes and quotes from the film and questions you have:
Student Handout D: Talking Circle Viewing Notes Instructions: Watch the film clips and take notes in response to the following questions. 1. What programs are available to support Taos Proctor and other Yurok community members who come to tribal court? 2. What positive steps is Proctor taking to improve himself? 3. How is Proctor contributing to the community and working to make restitution for his past choices? 4. What are the biggest risks Proctor faces during this rehabilitation process?
Student Handout E: Talking Circle Tribal Justice Plan Page 1 Instructions: Review your notes from Student Handout D and share them with the talking circle. Collaborate with your talking circle members to develop a tribal justice plan for Taos Proctor. (If you need more space to record your responses, use a separate sheet of paper or the back of this worksheet.) Drug and alcohol addiction is the biggest risk factor for Taos Proctor. 1. What steps does your talking circle recommend Proctor take? 2. What resources are available for him? 3. What should Proctor do if he is tempted to start using drugs and alcohol again? 4. How can members of the community support Proctor? Proctor needs to restore the community s trust in him and make amends. 1. What steps does your talking circle recommend Proctor take? 2. What resources are available for him? 3. What should Proctor do if he is having a difficult time fulfilling this commitment? 4. How can members of the community support Proctor?
Student Handout E: Talking Circle Tribal Justice Plan Page 2 Taos Proctor needs employment and education so he can support himself and his family. 1. What steps does your talking circle recommend Proctor take? 2. What resources are available for him? 3. What should Proctor do if he has a problem with his work or school responsibilities? 4. How can members of the community support Proctor? Proctor needs support to build positive emotional skills so he can be a good father to his son and a constructive member of the Yurok community. 1. What steps does your talking circle recommend Proctor take? 2. What resources are available for him? 3. What should Proctor do if he is struggling with his life and relationships? 4. How can members of the community support Proctor?
Teacher Handout A: Talking Circle Roles Page 1 Taos Proctor s Family Member You are here to support Proctor and help the court find a solution that will serve the community. You know that Proctor wants to build a better life with his son, but you worry that he is a danger to himself and others when he is using drugs. 1) Connect Proctor with a drug rehab program 2) Help him find steady employment 3) Make sure he has long-term counseling and emotional support Taos Proctor s Family Member You are here to support Proctor and help the court find a solution that will serve the community. You know Proctor could have ended up in prison for 25 years without the support of the tribal court, and you want him to have a chance to build a better life for his family. 1) Connect Proctor with a drug rehab program 2) Help him find steady employment 3) Make sure he has long-term counseling and emotional support Community Member You are here to help the court find a solution that will serve the community. You know Proctor could have ended up in prison without the tribal court, and you want him to have a chance to build a better life. You also worry that Proctor is a danger to himself and the community when he is using drugs. 1) Encourage Proctor to reconnect with the Yurok community and its culture 2) Have him rebuild trust by contributing his time to improve the community 3) Connect with a support network for Community Member You are here to help the court find a solution that will serve the community. You do not know Proctor very well. You are not sure that Proctor can improve, but you trust the court. You want to find a course of action that will work for Proctor while keeping the community safe. 1) Encourage Proctor to reconnect with the Yurok community and its culture 2) Have him rebuild trust by contributing his time to improve the community 3) Connect with a support network for
Teacher Handout A: Talking Circle Roles Page 2 Wellness Program Member You are here to support the health and wellbeing of Proctor, his family and the community. You want to help Proctor make healthy choices and build a network of support within the community. You also need to set strong boundaries and make sure he follows through on his commitments. 1) Connect Proctor with a drug rehab program and support network for 2) Help him find counseling resources that will provide emotional support and strengthen his parenting skills 3) Make sure he has tutoring and educational programs that will help him get his GED Wellness Program Member You are here to support the health and wellbeing of Proctor, his family and the community. You want to help Proctor make healthy choices and build a network of support within the community. You also need to set strong boundaries and make sure he follows through on his commitments. 1) Connect Proctor with a drug rehab program and support network for 2) Help him find counseling resources that will provide emotional support and strengthen his parenting skills 3) Make sure he has tutoring and educational programs that will help him get his GED Justice Department Member You are here because Proctor could have ended up in prison for 25 years without the support of Judge Abby Abinanti and the tribal court. You want to make sure the court creates a plan for Proctor that will help him stay out of trouble with the law, keep the community safe and ensure he makes restitution for his crimes. 1) Have him rebuild trust by volunteering his time to support the community 2) Connect Proctor with a drug rehab program and support network for 3) Schedule check-in meetings with Judge Abinanti to review Proctor s progress and make sure he is meeting his commitments Justice Department Member You are here because Proctor could have ended up in prison for 25 years without the support of Judge Abby Abinanti and the tribal court. You want to make sure the court creates a plan for Proctor that will help him stay out of trouble with the law, keep the community safe and ensure he makes restitution for his crimes. 1) Have him rebuild trust by volunteering his time to support the community 2) Connect Proctor with a drug rehab program and support network for 3) Schedule check-in meetings with Judge Abinanti to review Proctor s progress and make sure he is meeting his commitments