The juvenile department of the three affiliated tribes is dedicated to serving the welfare of youth within the mandan, hidatsa, and arikara (MHA) nation by providing programs that promote wholesome…

The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded Three Affiliated Tribes $546,353 on October 1, 2025, under the Tribal Youth Program (CFDA 16.731) to support juvenile wellness court operations and related delinquency prevention activities serving the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation.

The funding supports the Juvenile Department of the Three Affiliated Tribes in evaluating and serving youth under age 18 at risk for or involved in the justice system. The program provides case evaluation, detention assessment, probation supervision, and referral to wellness court. Wellness court participants receive targeted support for substance use, mental health challenges, and behavioral issues over a 12-month treatment period with ongoing monitoring and aftercare coordination.

Three Affiliated Tribes, a federally recognized tribal government headquartered in New Town, North Dakota, is the recipient. The obligation amount is $546,353, with a period of performance from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. Place of performance is New Town, North Dakota 58763. The Tribal Youth Program supports prevention and reduction of juvenile delinquency, tribal healing-to-wellness court development, and strengthened tribal juvenile justice system response for American Indian and Alaska Native youth. Award periods may be extended if specific criteria are met.

The juvenile department of the three affiliated tribes is dedicated to serving the welfare of youth within the mandan, hidatsa, and arikara (MHA) nation by providing programs that promote wholesome activities aimed at addressing the root causes of juvenile delinquency. The process begins with a thorough evaluation of cases involving juveniles under the age of 18. Based on the evaluation, the court determines whether the youth require detainment, probation, extended probation, or possible incarceration, and may also refer them to wellness court. The wellness court offers targeted support for issues such as substance use, mental health challenges, and other factors impacting the juveniles behavior. Participants attend wellness court for a period of 12 months, during which their progress in treatment and aftercare is closely monitored. The court may also require probation as a means to ensure ongoing supervision and support for the juveniles rehabilitation. Conference activity description: N/a