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Indigenizing Data: Applying an Indigenous Research Paradigm to Reentry Data Collection and Evaluation
SESSION INFO
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Session Type: Workshop
Traditional data collection often misses the full story of reentry in Tribal and community-based contexts. This session introduces an Indigenous research paradigm that centers relational accountability, community voice, and respect for lived experience to transform how probation, parole, and reentry programs design, collect, and interpret data. When data honors story and relationship alongside statistics, it becomes a tool for transformation. Participants will learn how Indigenous research paradigms can reshape reentry evaluation through data sovereignty and community-defined measures of success, creating outcomes that are more ethical, accurate, and healing-centered. Using Tribal reentry case examples, the presentation demonstrates how culturally grounded evaluation strategies overcome barriers such as data mistrust and limited capacity. These practices are also transferable to non-Native systems seeking more equitable, human-centered approaches to measuring reentry success—balancing quantitative evidence with qualitative understanding to reflect both compliance and connection.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Christina Barone
Court Services Director, Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
As Director of Court Services for the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, Christina Barone (Goodtraveler) leads the strategic direction of the Tribe’s justice system and its restorative, community-centered programs. She is dedicated to advancing justice reform through practical, culturally grounded solutions that promote fairness, public safety, and accountability in Tribal communities. Chris has extensive experience in grant development, program design, advocacy, and community engagement. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Indigenous Studies and is a member of the Lenape (Delaware Tribe of Indians).
Selina Ramirez
Reentry Program Coordinator, Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Selina Ramirez is a dedicated mother of four, grandmother of two, and a proud Tribal Member of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe. With over nine years in recovery, she currently serves as the Program Manager for the Road to New Beginnings Reentry Program with the Tribe. Selina is certified in Recovery Coaching, Trauma-Informed Care, and Restorative Circles. She draws upon her personal journey through addiction and incarceration to inspire and support others on their path to healing. Her work is rooted in compassion, advocacy, and the unwavering belief that with the right support and a strong sense of community, recovery and transformation are always possible.
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