The karuk tribe will expand on current mous, as appropriate and work with tribal programs, business and community leaders, and others, as available, to implement a comprehensive program that supports:…

The Karuk Tribe will use a $400,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Tribal Youth Program (CFDA 16.731) to implement a comprehensive juvenile healing to wellness court program. Services will include a team-based approach to achieving physical and spiritual healing for participants, supporting native nation building and community well-being, and effective juvenile healing to wellness court planning, implementation, and operation. The Tribe aims to strengthen collaboration between tribal, county, and state law enforcement and court systems and involve local businesses and community members. Funding will also support developing policies and procedures to provide structure and transparency for program activities. The performance period is from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2027.

The karuk tribe will expand on current mous, as appropriate and work with tribal programs, business and community leaders, and others, as available, to implement a comprehensive program that supports: the use of a team approach to achieve the physical and spiritual healing of the individual participant; native nation building and the well-being of the community; and effective juvenile healing to wellness court planning, implementation, and operation. In addition to internal changes within tribal operations that improve communication and enhance a comprehensive, multidisciplinary case management approach, relationships between the tribe, county and state law enforcement and court systems are expected to be enhanced. Success for the youth will be determined by active participation in the plan development and goal or objective attainment. The increased involvement of local businesses and community members will be a sign of success in collaboration and demonstrate that the activities are strengthening the community. The development of policies and procedures will provide a clear process under which the juvenile healing to wellness court activities will operate, ensure consistency in implementation, and provide the community with information to better understand the program and encourage increased participation by the community.