U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government, Department of Justice.

Piil-Pomo: Carry in Arms- An alcohol/drug prevention and intervention program targeting at-risk and court-involved Native American youth.

Award Information

Award #
2005-TY-FX-K026
Location
Awardee County
Lake County
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2005
Total funding (to date)
$225,000
Original Solicitation

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2005, $225,000)

The Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians will provide year-round tribal youth alcohol and drug prevention services and prevention/intervention services for court-involved tribal youth ages 6 to 17. The Piil-Pomo Tribal Youth Project has the following goals: reduction of juvenile delinquency and related crime by providing case management, mentoring, leadership skills, Tribal Youth Task Force and early identification; reduction of substance abuse by tribal youth through AOD support groups, talking circles, workshops and counseling; and providing intervention for court-involved tribal youth through a collaborative approach to crisis intervention, counseling, and developing more efficient system of care on the reservation.
CA/NCF

Date Created: September 11, 2005