The native village of eyak designed this program to address the impacts of physical abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, bullying, and substance use by providing direct support, advocacy,…

The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded the Native Village of Eyak $546,353 on October 1, 2025, under the Tribal Youth Program (CFDA 16.731) to deliver direct support, advocacy, education, and outreach addressing physical abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, bullying, and substance use affecting Alaska Native and community youth.

The Native Village of Eyak, a federally recognized Alaska Native tribal government headquartered in Cordova, Alaska, will execute case management and crisis intervention for youth victims, safety planning and advocacy coordinating services with law enforcement and healthcare providers, student-led community engagement projects, mentorship-based youth groups fostering peer support and leadership, and education and outreach raising awareness of victimization, healing resources, and available services. Program activities will operate in collaboration with schools, community organizations, and tribal leaders to ensure accessibility and broad reach.

Performance occurs in Cordova, Alaska, with a period of performance from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. The Tribal Youth Program supports tribal efforts to prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency, strengthen services for youth at risk for or involved in the justice system, and strengthen juvenile justice system response for American Indian and Alaska Native youth.

The native village of eyak designed this program to address the impacts of physical abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, bullying, and substance use by providing direct support, advocacy, education, and outreach to alaska native and community youth affected by crime. The program ensures youth have access to resources that foster healing and resilience. Program activities will include case management and crisis intervention to support youth victims, safety planning and advocacy to coordinate services with law enforcement and healthcare providers, student-led projects to promote community engagement, mentorship-based youth groups designed to foster peer support and leadership, and education and outreach to increase awareness of victimization, healing, and available resources. Collaboration with schools, community organizations, and tribal leaders will ensure the programs accessibility and broad reach. Conference activity description: N/a