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Native American Help...
We are in the process of gathering this info, please check back regularly for more about Native American help programs.
Here are a few links related to Native Americans that may be of some interest. They have not been researched in depth yet and we are not sure of what programs they offer specifically for inmates. We will make those updates in the near future.
Dept of the Interior - Indian Affairs
This site seemed to have some Native American news as well as job opportunities specific to Native Americans ("Indian Preference eligable"). It is yet to be determined if they have jobs specific to ex-offenders. Further research is needed.
Administration for Native Americans - An Office of the Administration for Children and Families
Further research is needed for this site but they claim; "ANA supports Native American communities by providing financial assistance and capacity building, gathering and sharing data, and advocating for improved policies within HHS and across the federal government".
Federal Interagency Reentry Council - Justice Center, The Council of State Governments
They appear to have numerous links on this site for Native American related information including an interesting article regarding the reentry of Native American inmates and their communities.
The most effective strategy for treating and rehabilitating adult and juvenile offenders and preventing recidivism is through a comprehensive, system-wide approach designed to support broad criminal and/or juvenile justice system objectives, including the reduction of crime and recidivism. This comprehensive justice system model integrates prevention programming, a continuum of pre-trial and sentencing placement options, services and sanctions, and comprehensive aftercare programs.
This is as true in Indian Country as it is in every federal, state and local criminal jurisdiction in the United States. New secure tribal facilities should be programmed and designed within the context of this justice system model as an integral part of the continuum of services and sanctions available for adult and juvenile offenders on the reservation. Based on the particular needs of each tribe, this continuum may include a broad and varied array of alternatives to detention and incarceration (Alternative Programs).
Each tribe seeking funding to build new “secure” beds should first examine very carefully their adult and juvenile offender populations and the classification systems that are being used to determine secure bed space needs. This study should examine what Alternative Programs exist and whether they are being effectively utilized. New beds should be built only for adults and/or youth who cannot function safely and effectively in less restrictive Alternative Programs. This makes both fiscal and programmatic sense, since secure placement is the most expensive
and often the least effective response to criminal behavior.
Native American Employment and Training Program
Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians are eligible to receive employment and training services on reservations and in their communities under the Workforce Investment Act.
Services are targeted to assist unemployed, underemployed, or economically disadvantaged individuals with the goal of expanding their occupational, academic, and literacy skills and enhancing their job prospects. Programs also are intended to support economic and social development in these Communities. Contact information can be found by calling 1-877-US2-JOBS