The winnebago tribe of nebraska will enhance the capacity of the winnebago juvenile tribal healing to wellness court to respond to the alcohol-related issues of tribal youth who are younger than age…

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska received a $400,000 Project Grant award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 16.585). The purpose of the grant is to enhance the capacity of the Winnebago Juvenile Tribal Healing to Wellness Court to respond to alcohol-related issues among tribal youth under age 21 who are involved with the tribal juvenile justice system. The Winnebago Tribe will use the funding to offer the youth services that address gaps in existing support and help them break cycles of alcohol and drug use through positive life-long choices. The grant has an award date of October 1, 2023 and an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2028.

The winnebago tribe of nebraska will enhance the capacity of the winnebago juvenile tribal healing to wellness court to respond to the alcohol-related issues of tribal youth who are younger than age 21 who are involved with the tribal juvenile justice system. The juvenile tribal healing to wellness court will offer the youth services that will adequately address the gaps in services and support youth who are willing to break the cycles of alcohol and drug use through positive life-long choices.