The quinault indian nation tribal court project seeks to limit the number of youth incarcerated for status infractions by enhancing the work completed by the tribal juvenile healing to wellness…

The Quinault Indian Nation received a $500,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the Tribal Youth Program (CFDA 16.731). The grant will fund efforts to enhance the Quinault Tribal Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court (TJHWC) and improve access to culturally-tailored services and support for tribal youth facing challenges such as substance abuse, mental health issues, truancy, and trauma. The goal is to develop procedures and structures that eliminate barriers to these services, with a trauma-informed approach, in order to limit the incarceration of youth for status offenses. The 5-year grant period runs from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2028.

The quinault indian nation tribal court project seeks to limit the number of youth incarcerated for status infractions by enhancing the work completed by the tribal juvenile healing to wellness court (TJHWC). With a trauma-informed viewpoint, the goal is to develop procedures and structures that eliminate barriers to culturally integrated, tailored services and support. With funding, these efforts will work to strengthen the capacity of the nation's TJHWC and centralize access to assistance for youth facing challenges such as substance addiction, mental health issues, absenteeism, and trauma