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​Both events are open to anyone, with programming geared toward local, county, state youth justice professionals and community partners.

Strengthening the Circle session
October 15 at 3:10 p.m. PT
Led by Kim Mettler, citizen of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation and Next Generations Director for the Association at the 6th Annual Indigenous Children, Youth and Families Conference hosted by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families. 
Strengthening the Circle panel discussion  
October 23 at 10 a.m. PT
Led by Kim Mettler, citizen of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation and Next Generations Director for the Association and featuring Annie Brokenleg, coordinator for South Dakota’s State Juvenile Diversion and JDAI committees and consultant Nick Costales. Hosted by the Association in partnership with the Annie E. Casey Foundation.