Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2009, $300,000)
The FY 2009 Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program (IASAP) provides funding and technical assistance to federally recognized tribal governments to plan, implement, or enhance tribal justice strategies to address crime issues related to alcohol and substance abuse. Key IASAP objectives include: developing a project activity team; identifying, apprehending, and prosecuting those who illegally transport, distribute, and use alcohol and controlled substances; prevent and reduce the number of alcohol and substance-abuse-related crimes (with a priority on law enforcement led strategies which focus on controlling and preventing alcohol & substance abuse), traffic fatalities, and injuries; developing and enhancing collaborations with federal, state, tribal, and local criminal justice agencies; integrating tribal and non-tribal services for offenders and their families; and making available culturally appropriate treatment and other services.
The Makah Indian Tribe will enhance its comprehensive Makah Five-Year Justice Plan. The Plan is designed to reduce alcohol and drug-related crime on the Reservation, and it has been implemented by the Tribe's Wellness Team. The Team comprises the Tribe's Chief Judge, Police Chief, Adult Case Manager, Chemical Dependency, Family Services, Social Services, Prosecutor, Public Defender, and Probation Officer. This multi-disciplinary team will issue thorough, comprehensive written progress and fiscal reports on a regular schedule to keep all interested parties apprised; including plans for the program's sustainment after the grant funds are expended. The Makah Indian Tribe will use this grant to ensure the continuity of tribal traditions and culture while maintaining the Nation's sovereignty and self-determination.
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