INTERVENTION STRATEGIES
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* The elements listed are critical for the development of an intervention plan
and strategies. The specifics of each element vary from tribe to tribe and from
community to community
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TRIBAL SUPPORT:
The Tribe must support the efforts of an Intervention Team, or, any individual
or organization that is working on intervention in a tribal community. It is NOT
necessary that the Tribe be the one directing the work or doing the work. The
Tribe must, however, explicitly or implicitly support any intervention work.
Tribal support may be shown by: 1. A resolution passed by the Tribe, 2. Other
written evidence by the Chairperson and/or Tribal Council, 3. The selection and/or
appointment of a Tribal Council member to serve on the Intervention Team.
Personally, I prefer #3, because a Tribal Council member serving on the Intervention
Team facilitates and promotes good communication between the Intervention Team and
the Tribal government, and is a visible symbol of tribal involvement.
The White River Apache in Arizona have had an organized Intervention Team for a number
of years. They have a tribal councilman serving on the Team. In addition,
Tribal Chairman, Ronnie Lupe has demonstrated tribal support by personally airing public
service announcements about suicide prevention on the White Mountain Apache radio station.
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INCLUSION OF ELDERS:
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HOTLINE:
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INTERVENTION:
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IDENTIFICATION OF HIGH RISK:
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CREATE INCIDENT MAP:
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SAFE HOUSES:
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EDUCATION OF COMMUNITY:
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PEER COUNSELING:
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