Summary Intervention Name Defending Childhood Initiative Summary This program attempts to prevent children's exposure to violence, reduce it's negative impact and, increase public awareness of such by implementing an approach based in Lakota values and managed by culturally competent and trauma-informed service providers. Program Description Rosebud Sioux Tribe's Defending Childhood Initiative program, Wakanyeja Ta Wiconi Ki Awayang Kuwapi, aims at preventing children's exposure to violence, reduce its negative impact, and increase public awareness by implementing an approach based in Lakota values and managed by culturally competent and trauma-informed service providers. Open to all children on the Rosebud Reservation, 0-17 years of age. Contact Contact Information Vikki Eagle Bear Details Level of Adaptation Tribally adapted Focus Areas Child Family Risk Factors Exposure to conflict or violence (family or otherwise) Exposure to stress History of child abuse and neglect/Use of corporal punishment Low self esteem Mental health problems Parental temperament Social isolation Substance abuse Resilience/Protective Factors Access to health and social services Build trust and confidence in community Community support when faced with challenges Family cohesion Family functioning Involvement in positive activities Positive school environment Positive social connection and support Problem-solving skills Relational skills Safe community focus Self-efficacy Social and emotional competence Strong parent/Child relationship Cultural/Resiliance Factors Access to services Community involvement/participation/contribution Connection to land, access to cultural sites Cultural community gatherings Cultural identity/sense of belonging to cultural group Cultural teachings Education Ethnic pride/self-esteem Family commitment, safe and healthy relationships Focus/determination Historical trauma resilience Hope/looking forward/optimism Increasing coping skills Kinship/elders/community connection/ties Life cycle events/traditional activities/practices Personal capacities Spiritual practice/knowledge/ceremony Spiritual values/well-being Support (family, friends, community)/interdependence Traditional healing practices Wairua (spirit) Tribal Role Setting Other Relevant Links Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Futures WIthout Violence: https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/rosebud-sioux-tribe-sd/ Process Evaluation Report for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s Defending Childhood Initiative: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/248933.pdf
