The northern cheyenne tribe requested funding to expand services in the northern cheyenne indian reservation for child abuse and neglect

The Northern Cheyenne Tribe was awarded a $449,992 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). This 3-year grant will enable the Tribe to: 1) Conduct a community needs assessment and develop a strategic plan and logic model to enhance culturally appropriate, victim-centered services for child abuse and neglect victims and their families on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation; 2) Hire a victim specialist to strengthen partnerships and improve care coordination for victims and families; and 3) Provide referrals to available community services. The grant aims to address identified needs and reflect tribal values in serving crime victims across the Northern Cheyenne community.

With this funding, the northern cheyenne tribe will: 1) develop a comprehensive community needs assessment, strategic plan, and logic model for enhancing culturally appropriate, victim-centered services to child victims and their families; 2) hire a victim specialist to work with existing programs to strengthen partnerships and improve the care to victims and families; AND3) provide referrals to victims and their families for services available in the community.