The three affiliated tribe will use AWA grant funds to continue implementation and enhancement of its SEX offender registry, in accordance with sorna goals and objectives

This $377,128 federal Project Grant award from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs under the Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program (CFDA 16.750) will enable the Three Affiliated Tribes (doing business as MHA Nation) to continue implementing and enhancing their sex offender registry system in accordance with the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). The grant funds will support a dedicated registry specialist to lead the tribe's SORNA compliance efforts, as well as provide supplies for registrant intake and overall program management. This 3-year grant, with an award date of October 1, 2023, aims to help the federally recognized tribal government maintain an effective sex offender registry and improve information sharing between jurisdictions.

Funds are needed to continue support for an offender registry specialist, who is leading the tribes efforts to implement its SEX offender registry, and provide supplies for intake of registrants and program management