Purpose of the Juvenile Healing to Wellness Drug Court

Washoe Tribe Law & Order Code 24-10-20

Tribe: Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California (Carson Colony, Dresslerville Colony, Woodfords Community, Stewart Community, & Washoe Ranches)

24-10-20 PURPOSE AND MISSION STATEMENT
The Washoe Tribe Juvenile Healing to Wellness Drug Court (WTJHTWDC) shall provide a highly structured therapeutic treatment program for non-violent offenders who are Native American youth, ages 10-18, residing within the Washoe Tribe jurisdiction. This Drug Court Program is designed to guide youth with alcohol and drug related offenses in a positive direction. The Drug Court is committed to treat each youth with dignity and respect and with genuine care for their recovery helping them to move towards sober, joyous, and productive lives within the community. The community is intended to benefit through increased sobriety, increased student graduation rates, increased community participation, and reduced crime.

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