The pauma band of mission indians is a federally recognized tribe located in SAN diego county, california

The tribal victims wellness program, an agency of the pauma band of mission indians tribal government, works to address violence against indian women through operation of a sexual assault response team, comprehensive victim advocacy and crisis intervention services, and programming to support youth ages 11-24 that have experienced or witnessed domestic violence. With this funding the tribal victims wellness program will enhance and expand the sexual assault response team; increase mental health and community support services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, SEX trafficking, and stalking; and expand culturally appropriate healing opportunities for survivors and their families. The pauma band of mission indians has partnered with the strong hearted native women coalition, the domestic violence and sexual assault tribal coalition for southern california, and the pauma-rincon sexual assault response team to plan and implement this project. The timing for performance of this continuation award is 24 months.