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Polk, Sophie – Children Today, 1987
Describes the Ikaiyurluki Mikelnguut (Helping Our Children) project in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta of Alaska where trained natural helpers are helping Yup'ik Eskimo villagers to cope with crisis situations--notably teenage suicide and drug and alcohol abuse. (Author/BB)
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Community Involvement, Crisis Intervention, Helping Relationship