Tribe: Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
278-160 Purpose. A. To distinguish, in judicial and other processes affecting children coming within the provisions of this chapter, between the child who has committed a delinquent act and the child or juvenile in need of protection and services, and to provide appropriate and distinct dispositional options for these children and their families;
B.
To remove from children committing delinquent acts the adult legal consequences of criminal behavior, and to substitute programs of supervision, treatment, and rehabilitation which hold them accountable for their actions, provide for the safety and protection of the community, and promote the development of competencies which will enable them to become responsible and productive members of the community;
C.
To set forth procedures through which the provisions of this article are to be executed and enforced, while ensuring the rights of the parties are recognized and protected; and
D.
To coordinate services for children and their families in a trauma-informed and responsive manner, with an emphasis on prevention, early intervention, diversion and community-based alternatives. […]
§ 278-162 Youth Services Department; responsibilities and duties.
A.
Specify the person or person(s) with the primary responsibility for coordinating activities and responsibilities under this article.
B.
Develop an intake inquiry and assessment for delinquency referrals.
C.
Develop, maintain and apply for prevention services and diversionary programs to address youth justice and delinquency referrals; help build healthy families using a trauma-informed care and responsive approach and holistic services to meet the self-identified needs of children and family referred to their Department.
D.
Track participation and outcomes of delinquency referrals.
E.
Cooperate and collaborate with the Department of Family Services for prevention services on referred or teamed delinquency referrals.
F.
Cooperate and collaborate with law enforcement and Family Services when it is necessary to remove a child from the custody of his/her parent(s), guardian(s), or caretaker(s) due to a delinquency act.
G.
Promulgate policies and procedures to carry out the objective and provisions of this article.
H.
Cooperate and collaborate and refer eligible cases to Netaenawemakanak.
I.
Refer delinquency matters to the Prosecutor when voluntary services, agreements, and/or diversionary programs fail or are not appropriate and involuntary orders are necessary.
J.
Make reasonable and active efforts, to prevent the need for removal of the child from the family and other culturally competent services to the family of any child determined to be delinquent.