AWARD RECIPIENT:

Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California
Gardnerville, NV

AWARD AMOUNT:

$412,310*

PURPOSE: The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California will use grant funds to implement a tribal, juvenile drug court, which will target nonviolent, juvenile offenders. The 4-phase, post-adjudication program will serve 145 juveniles and family members over a 3-year period. Clients will be expected to participate in the program for a minimum of 12 months. The drug court will provide intensive judicial supervision, treatment, mandatory drug testing, graduated sanctions, aftercare, and other rehabilitative services. The program will provide collateral services such as tutoring, transportation, recreation, employability training, mental and primary health care, and educational services. The goals of the program are to: enhance public safety by reducing substance abuse, provide strength-based treatment, reintegrate native tradition, increase positive family functioning, and evaluate the program's effectiveness. The court will conduct process and outcome evaluations to evaluate the court's operations and impact on the surrounding community. The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California will coordinate its efforts with the following agencies: Washoe Tribe Healing Center, Alpine Kids Day Care Center, Cultural Preservation Office, Washoe Tribal Police, and the California Indian Manpower Consortium.

LOCAL CONTACT:

Barbara Peach
Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California
919 Hwy. 395 South
Gardnerville, NV 89410
775/265-4191

OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS CONTACT:

Linda Mansour
202/616-3534

* This is a tentative award amount pending final budget review.