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Omaha Tribe of Nebraska Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court

Award Information

Award #
15PJDP-21-GG-03821-DGCT
Funding Category
Formula
Location
Awardee County
Thurston
Congressional District
Status
Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
Total funding (to date)
$400,000

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2021, $400,000)

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska will develop a Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court to respond to alcohol and substance use among youth ages 18 and under and their families. The Tribe will specifically address solidifying the working relationship between the Tribal Court, Law Enforcement, the public school systems, and treatment providers. These partnerships will address public safety and a range of substance use services as priorities utilizing community involvement, immersion of Omaha culture, and building collaboration and partnerships of service providers and community stakeholders as priorities.

Date Created: November 17, 2021