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The original documents are located in Box 3, folder "Law Enforcement Assistance
Administration" of the Bradley H. Patterson Files at the
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 30 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
LAW ASSISTANCE A A
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION
*
*
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR
US DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20530
May 19, 1976
Mr. Theodore C. Marrs
Special Assistant - Human Resources
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Marrs:
This will respond to your request for information on selected Indian criminal
justice projects currently being developed by LEAA. A selected number is
described as follows:
Indian Prisoner Rehabilitation Program
The location of this project is the Swiftbird deactivated Job Corps Center on the
Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in South Dakota. The Grantee will be the
Cheyenne River Sioux tribal government. The primary goal of the program is to
provide meaningful rehabilitation to Indians who are currently serving time for
felony convictions with a range of rehabilitation services keyed to Indian culture and
traditional lifestyle. This effort will help to develop adequate rehabilitation programs
for Indians in state and federal prisons. The principal reason inadequate rehabilitation
opportunities in state and federal penal institutions are present is that most
correctional theories and programs currently in use were developed to meet the
needs of the non-Indian offenders. The values and attitudes of the Anglo society
are reflected in all the aspects of confinement and rehabilitation. In this environ-
ment, traditional Indians do not perform as well as non-Indians. The result of such
a non-Indian system is that Indians tend to underachieve in the penal systems. Moreover,
the level of expectation of the Anglo society for pre-parole performance may be
similarly influenced. When Indian achievement does not meet expectations, the
conclusion may be drawn that the Indians' attitude or adjustment is not complete.
This may result in disparate parole rates for Indians.
There is a marked need for Indian people to become involved in the rehabilitation of
their own people. The Swiftbird project will enable the Indians in penal institutions
in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Minnesota to participate in
a pre-release program. The cost projection is:
$1,900,000 for FY 1977
560,000 for FY 1978
75,000 for FY 1979 and following years
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
2
The assumption of cost will be achieved through contracts for inmate services
negotiated between the Cheyenne River Sioux tribabl government and participating
state penal institutions.
It is anticipated that similar programs will be implemented; one in the Southwest
and another in the Northwest but at less cost. The expected results and benefits
include:
a.
The development of a pride in the residents' racial, cultural, and tribal
ancestry;
b.
The teaching of skills and knowledge to enhance employability which can
spin-off to benefit the individual tribes;
c.
The equipping of the participant with essential social coping tools to
function effectively in the traditional Indian society as well as to better
meet the rigors of an alien non-Indian world;
d.
Reducing effectively the recidivism rate for Indians;
e.
Increasing the rate of parole for Indians from penal institutions; and
f.
Affording Indian people collectively a chance to share in the social
responsibility of taking care of themselves.
Indian Judiciary Institute
One hundred seventy-five (175) Chief Judges and Associate Judges on Indian courts
are receiving training in procedures, case study, and opinion writing in four locations
with six sessions per year under LEAA sponsorship. For the judges in the Pueblo
Custom Courts, there are additional and specialized training needs. On the whole,
there have been only fragment program services available for the Indian judiciary.
For example, very little training has been provided for court support personnel like
probation and parole, prosecutors, defenders, bailiffs, court clerks, and court
administrators. In addition, there has been no consistent response to tribal
requests for court advisors nor have there been adequate services for all tribes who
want and need help with tribal code update or revision.
In order to better meet these needs, an Indian Judiciary Institute has been proposed
to gather together funding from the several federal agencies who deal with Indian
courts and court support programs.
FORD & LIBRARY 028470
3
LEAA is taking the leadership in this initiative by earmarking $500,000 for FY 77
to continue training for judges and to begin programs for support personnel.
The Criminal Justice Indian Council
The right of self-determination of Indian people is respected and their participation
in planning their own destinies is to be implemented in FY 77 through the forum of
an LEAA Indian council comprised of 12 Indian criminal justice representatives
elected from six regions who deal with Indian law enforcement programs. These
representatives were elected at a recent meeting in Albuquerque where all LEAA
Indian grantees met together. The Indian Council will meet quarterly to develop an
interface with the State criminal justice planning agencies, the LEAA Regional
Offices, the Federal Regional Council Indian task forces, as well as other agencies
in matters relating to Indian criminal justice programs. The support of this Council
will require $100,000 of FY 77 funds.
These initiatives were developed with input from Indian leadership, with assistance
from the State criminal justice planning agencies, the LEAA Regional Offices, and
in concert with other federal agencies. Basic to the success of these programs is the
conviction shared by Indian criminal justice leadership that the path to reduction of
crime on Indian reservations is dependent upon an upgraded and improved Indian
criminal justice system.
I hope this information will meet the need for current data on selected Indian
initiatives within LEAA. If I can provide you with any additional information, please
contact me.
Sincerely, Jdeny Shifuade
Henry F. McQuade
Deputy Administrator
FORD is LIBRARY 939839
for Policy Development
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 15, 1976
NOTE TOFRED SLIGHT
If there is still time, please
add this sentence to the big paragraph
ending on the middle of age 2 of the
Indian piece I gave you last night:
"The Law Enforcement Assistance
Administration's program for helping
Indian tribes has gone from $97,185
in FY 1969 to $5.7 millions in FY 1976."
(This doesn't have to be cleared;
I just got it from the LEAA computer.)
Fred, if any of the folks with whom
you are clearing that piece have major
changes to make, I wish to be informed.
FORD LIBRARY 076835
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LEAA
September 20, 1976
Mr. Walter Dosheno
Mr. Herman Agoyo
Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council
P.O. Box 927
San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico 87566
Gentlemen:
The White House has asked me to respond to your observations concerning the
Federal-Indian relationship and in particular, the Law Enforcement Assistance
Administration.
Under the Crime Control Act of 1973, the LEAA authorizing legislation, the
principal responsibility for criminal justice and law enforcement planning is
vested in the Governor of each state. LEAA does not have authority to conduct
tribal justice planning of all Indian people. However, The Agency does have 0
Director of Indian Affairs of LEAA's Centrol Office and on Indian Coordinator
in each of LEAA's ten regional offices, whose function is to provide technical
assistance to States, localities and Indian Tribes and encourage quality planning.
These individuals also review and process discretionary grant applications relating
to Indian programs.
The major share of funds administered by LEAA is allocated in block grants to
the states. To the extent they are designed to Improve the administration of crimi-
and justice and ore within the scope of the state comprehensive plan submitted to
LEAA, programs may be considered for LEAA funding by the States under either the
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, or the Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974. Such programs are administered
through the state planning agencies, which have been created as units of each State
government for this purpose and are funded by block gronts from LEAA. Final deci-
sions on the funding of block grant applications are made by the state planning agencies,
based on 0 determination of each particular state's needs and priorities.
A small portion of LEAA's appropriation is retained by LEAA as G discretionary fund
which is used to assist programs of national scope and to provide special impetus for
Innovative and experimental projects.
One of the principal thrusts of the Crime Control Act is to:
encourage States and units of general local government
to develop and adopt comprehensive plans based upon their
evaluation of State and local problems of law enforcement
and criminal justice.
An Indian tribe which performs law enforcement functions as determined by the
Secretary of the Interior fulfills the definition of a unit of general local government.
Inasmuch as the bulk of LEAA funds are distributed as block grants, the primary
responsibility for planning and funding decisions are placed at the state and local
level. LEAA encourages quality planning, and stands ready to assist states and
localities, including Indian tribes, in this process.
Your interest in the programs of the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
is appreciated. Please let me know if we can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Richard W. Velde
Administrator
cc: Bradley Patterson, White House
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
GRANT PROJECT SUMMARY
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
GRANT NUMBER
ADMINISTRATION
76-DF-05-0048
X
THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE 1 OF THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1973.
THIS PROJECT 15 SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE 13 OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY
PREVENTION ACT OF 1974.
OTHER:
1. STAFF CONTACT (Name, address & telephone number)
2. PROJECT DIRECTOR (Name, address & telephone number)
Manfred T. Scheer
Ada E. Deer
Wisconsin State Representative
Menominee Restoration Committee
LEAA - U.S. Dept. of Justice
P. O. Box 397
3166 Des Plaines Avenue
Keshena, Wisconsin 54135
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
312/353-1203
3. TITLE OF PROJECT
Menominee Law Enforcement Project
2, NAME a ADDRESS OF GRANTEE
3. NAME a ADDRESS OF SUSGRANTEE
Menominee Restoration Committee
R.
FORD
P. O. Box 397
N/A
Reshena, Wisconsin 54135
GERALD
LIBRARY
6. AMOUNT OF AWARD
7. PERIOD OF AWARD
$220,000
October 1, 1976 to September 30, 1977
B. TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT
9. TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD
10. DATE OF AWARD
$220,000
12 months
09/30/76
11. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
This project is funded in the amount of $220,000 under Chapter 23 of the LEAA Guide for
Discretionary Grant Programs as authorized by Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and
Safe Streets Act of 1958, Public Law 90-351, as amended.
The Menominee Restoration Act of 1973 provided for the reinstitution of the Mencminee
Tribe as a federally recognized sovereign Indian tribe. The Act restored the Tribe's
eligibility for federal services and provided for a multi-stage process of restoration.
on March 1, 1976, the last phase of restoration was completed and the Menominee Tribe
again assumed criminal and civil jurisdiction over the residents living within the
boundaries of the reservation. This grant will provide the necessary resources for the
establishment and operation of a tribal law enforcement program. It allows for the
funding of four civilian dispatchers and ten police officers to provide 24-hour police
protection to the 3,000 residents living on the reservation. In addition, the grant
also funds a juvenile officer who has overall responsibility for the judicial preven-
grant,
LEAA will assist the Menaminee Tribe in providing basic law enforcement services and in
ultimately increasing the efficiency, effectiveness and total delivery of those
services.
LEAA FORM 4000/8 (REV. 11-75)
REPLACES EDITION OF 6.74 WHICH IS OBSOLETE.
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GRANT PROJECT SUMMARY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
GRANT NUMBER
ADMINISTRATION
THIS PROJECT 12 SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE i of THE OMNIRUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1972.
THIS PROJECT is SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE II OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINOUENCY
PREVENTION ACT OF 1974.
OTHER:
1. STAFF CONTACT (Name. acciss # frisphene number:
:. PROJECT DIRECTOR (Rame, address All relephone number)
Tommy W. Raybon
Harold y. Mitchell
State Representative
Chairman, Confederated Salish &
6324 Federal Building
Kootenaf Tribes
1961 Stout St.
Dixon, MT 59831
Denver, CO 80202 (303) 837-2367
(406) 246-3505
2. TITLE OF PROJECT
Flathead Community Complex (Law & Order Facility)
4. NAME & ADDRESS or GRANTEE
; NAME if ADDRESS or SUBGRANTEE
Montena Board of Crime Control
Confederated Salish 1 Kootenai Tribes
7336 Helena Avenue
Dixon, HT 59831
Helens, MT 59601
4, AMOUNT OF AMARD
7. PERIOD or AWARD
$145,000
October 1, 1976 through March 31, 1978
5. TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT
t, TOTAL PROJECT FERIOD
10. DATE OF AWARD
$218,000
18 months
September 30, 1976
:: SUMMARY DESCRIPTION or PROJECT
This project will provide the Confederated Salish all Kootenai Tribes of
the Flathead Indian Reservation a much needed Law Enforcement Complex.
The complex will house the police department and complete court facilities
as well 65 provide detention facilities. This complex is being constructed
in conjunction with a new Tribal Administrative Facility.
LIAM FORM 1000/# (REV. (1.2)
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GRANT PROJECT SUMMARY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
GRANT NUMBER
ADDINISTRATION
76-DF-03-0027
THIS PROJECT is SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE I OF THE OMNIRUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1973.
THIS PROJECT 16 SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE " OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY
PREVENTION ACT or 1974.
OTHER:
1. STAFF CONTACT (Nome, address & telephone member)
2. PROJECT DIRECTOR (Reme, address # whichers Auther)
Dale Wing
Herbert B. Fowler, M.D.
Director, Indian Division
Director, Whitecloud Center
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Gaines Hall
U.S. Department of Justice
3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road
Washington, D.C. 20531
Portland, Oregon 97201
202/376-3658
503/225-8911
3. TITLE or PROJECT
Indian Youth Delinquency Prevention and Control Research Study Project
4. NAME & ADDRESS or GRANTED
5. NAME & ADDRESS OF SUBGRANTEE
National Tribal Chairmen's Association
None
1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
FORD
Suite 207
Washington, D.C. 20006
202/343-9484
GERALD
+. AMOUNT OF AWARD
7. PERIOD OF AWARD
$120,261.00
Oct. 6, 1976 thru Oct. 5, 1977
a. TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT
14, TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD
16. DATE or AWARD
$120,261.00
12 Months
September 30, 1976
11. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The project will study the extent of delinquency in the NANA region of Northwestern
Alaska and the extent to which sociocultural changes, emotional stress and the excess-
ive use of alcohol contribute to the high incidence of juvenile thefts and other
crimes. The study will focus on youths between 10-21 years old and their families
and rely heavily on standard social science research methods to obtain data from
various individuals and comunity groups. The results will provide baseline data
for future assessments and planning programs to control and prevent juvenile crime
and delinquency.
Federal funds are utilized primarily to support research staff, some consultants and
travel. The funds are provided under Section 306 (A)(2) of Title I, P.L. 91-644.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
GRANT PROJECT SUMMARY
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
GRANT NUMBER
ADHINISTRATION
76-DF-09-0051
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THIS PROJECT 15 SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE , OF THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1973.
THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE II OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY
PREVENTION ACT OF 1974.
OTHER:
I. STAFF CONTACT (Name, address & telephone musther)
2. PROJECT DIRECTOR (Name, address & telephone sumber)
Rick Berman, Police Specialist
Gerald Anton, Salt River President
U.S. Department of Justice
Salt River Tribal Council
LEAA, Region IX
Route 1, Box 216
1860 EL Camino Real
Scottsdale, Arizona 85256
Burlingame, California 94010
(602) 949-7234 extension 271
(415) 876-9107
3. TITLE OF PROJECT
"Department of Public Safety Training Requirements"
4. NAME 3 ADDRESS OF GRANTEE
5. NAME & ADDRESS OF SUBGRANTEE
Arizona State Justice Planning Agency
Salt River Tribal Council
Continental Plaza Building, Suite M
Route 1, Box 216
5119 North 19th Avenue
Scottsdale, Arizona 85256
Phoenix, Arizona 85015
5, AMOUNT OF AWARD
7. PERIOD OF AWARD
$9,880.00
October 1, 1976, through September 30, 1977
3. TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT
9. TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD
10. DATE OF AWARD
$9,880.00
12 months
September 30, 1976
17. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The purpose of this proposal is to request training funds to assist in upgrading the
professionalism of the law enforcement officials within the Department of Public
Safety. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community contracts with the Bureau of
Indian Affairs for accomplishing the Law Enforcement and Detention function. Unfor-
cunately, the BIA has been unable to provide the total funds required to operate the
department. Due to this limitation, sufficient funds for training have not been
available. While substantial improvements have been made in the development of more
effective force, there is a critical need for added general and specialized training
for all members of the department. The location of the reservation, near the Phoenix
metropolitan area, presents the department with the same law enforcement problems
that face police officials in the surrounding communities. To assure effective
cooperation with their medgidors, and to upgrade their own operations, it is essentíal
that the police officers achieve the same degree of professionalism as other police
forces in the area. Because the force is small, every individual must be knowledge-
able in as many police science fields as possible. While the turnover rates have
reduced, there is continuing need to provide training for new members joining the force.
experienced
also
specialized
training
CO
enhance
their
lectiveness.
LEAA FORM 4000/8 (REV. 11-75)
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DOI
U. S. DEP
ENT OF JUSTICE
GRANT PROJECT SUMMARY
LAW ENFO
MENT ASSISTANCE
GRANT NUMBER
STRATION
76-DF-09-0050
THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE I OF THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1973.
THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE # OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY
PREVENTION ACT OF
OTHER:
1. STAFF CONTACT (Name, address & telephone anything
2. PROJECT DIRECTOR (Name, address & telephone number)
Rick Berman, Police Specialist
Wilfred Whatoname, Sr., Chairman
U.S. Department of Justice
Hualapai Tribal Council
LEAA, Region IX
Hualapai Reservation
1860 El Camino Real
Peach Springs, Arizona 96434
Burlingame, California 94010
(415) 876-9107
3. TITLE OF PROJECT
Expansion of Tribal Police Equipment
4. NAME & ADDRESS OF GRANTEE
3. NAME & ADDRESS OF SUBGRANTEE
Arizona State Justice Planning Agency
Eualapai Tribal Council
Continental Plaza Building, Suite N
Hualapai Reservation
5119 North 19th Avenue
Peach Springs, Arizona 86434
Phoenix, Arizona 85015
6. AMOUNT OF AWARD
7. PERIOD OF AWARD
$9,800.00
October 1, 1976, through September 30, 1977
3. TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT
$ TOTAL PROJECT PERICO
10. DATE OF AWARD
$9,800.00
12 months
September 30, 1976
11. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
Presently, the Tribal Police do not have an energency vehicle capable of withstanding
the excess wear caused by patrolling the 273 miles of unpaved roadways on the reser-
vation. The Tribal Police also assist Hualapal Wildlife and the Recreation Department
in enforcement of their laws and regulations within the 992,680 acres of reservation
land. Each year thousands of tourists visit the reservation and many require emergency
services in isolated locales. The four 1973 sedans operated by the Tribal Police are
inadequate to perform continued necessary assistance in remote areas of the reservation.
Presently, the Tribal Police Officers are using their own and borrowing four wheel
trucks to perform routine and rescue efforts. the Tribal Police do not have proper
equipment. The purpose of this project, therefore, is the purchase and properly
equip one four wheel drive vehicle for use in tribal police operations.
This award in the amount of $9,800.00 is made under the authority of Title I, Public
93-83 Mg
(L),
ntained in LEAA Guideline Manual M 4500.10, Guide for Discretionary Programs.
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GRANT PROJECT SUMMARY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
GRANT NUMBER
ADMINISTRATION
76-DF-05-0041
11
THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE / OF THE OWNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1973.
THIS PROJECT is SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE 11 OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY
PREVENTION ACT OF 1974.
OTHER:
1. STAFF CONTACT (Name, address & telephone number)
2. PROJECT DIRECTOR Claims, affrees & telephone number)
Ms. Janice Bonham
Dr. Charles E. Becknell, Director
New Mexico State Representative
Governor's Council on Criminal
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Justice Planning
1607 Main Street, 200 Praetorian Building
425 Old Santa Fe Trail
Dallas, Texas 75201
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
214/749-7211
505/827-5222
7. TITLE OF PROJECT
New Mexico Indian Justice Program
4. NAME & ADDRESS OF GRANTEE
5. NAME è ADDRESS or SUBGRANTEE
New Mexico Governor's Council on
N/A
Criminal Justice Planning
425 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
6ERALD FORD LIBRARY
E, AMOUNT OF AWARD
7. PERIOD OF AWARD
$43,470
January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1977
#. TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT
9. TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD
10. DATE OF AWARD
$48,300
12 months
September 30, 1976
11. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION CF PROJECT
This grant will provide continuation support to discretionary grant 76-PF-06-0035 to
continue the present two-person Indian specialist staff for an additional year. The
grant also proposes to hire a secretary to provide the necessary clerical assistance
needed by the specialists.
The Indian specialist staff will provide the Indian tribes of New Mexico assistance
with developing tribal comprehensive criminal justice improvement plans, assistance
with application development, and assistance in post award grant managership.
Evaluation will be handled by upper levels of management within the Governor's
Council.
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POI
GRANT PROJECT SUMMARY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
GRANT NUMBER
ADMINISTRATION
76-DF-05-0039
THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE 1 OF THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1973.
THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE 11 OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY
PREVENTION ACT OF 1974.
OTHER:
1. STAFF CONTACT (Name, address 4 telephone number)
2. PROJECT DIRECTOR (Tems, address & telephone number)
Ms. Janice Bonham
Mr. Joe C. Romero, Governor
New Mexico State Representative
Taos Pueblo
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
P.O. Box 1848
1607 Main Street, 200 Praetorian Building
Taos Pueblo, New Mexico 87571
Dallas, Texas 75201
505/758-4156
214/749-7211
3. TITLE C# PROJECT
Tribal Police Supplement
4. NAME & ADDRESS OF GRANTEE
S. NAME & ADDRESS OF SUBGRANTEE
New Mexico Governor's Council on
Taos Pueblo
Criminal Justice Planning
P.O. Box 1848
425 Old Santa Fe Trail
Taos Pueblo, New Mexico 87571
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
6. AMOUNT OF AWARD
7, PERIOD OF AWARD
$31,508
October 1, 1976 - September 30, 1977
z. TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT
3. TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD
10. DATE OF AWARD
$31,508
12 months
September 30, 1976
11. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
This program is designed to affect a tangible reduction of juvenile crime. Specifically,
the aim is to halt the increase of these offenses and to achieve a reduction in juvenile
offenses. The program will focus on the three basic factors which must be taken into
consideration in the study of a juvenile offense: the offender, victim and environment;
and the tribal justice system response in terms of prevention, deterrence, detection
and apprehension, adjudication and post adjudication processes.
LEAR FORM 4000/8 (REV. 11-75)
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DO)
GRANT PROJECT SUMMARY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LAN ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
GRANT NUMBER
ADMINISTRA
76-DF-06-0042
X
THIS PROJECT is SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE I OF THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1973.
THIS PROJECT ES SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE = OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY
PREVENTION ACT OF 1974.
OTHER:
1. STAFF CONTACT (same, address & telephone number)
2. PROJECT DIRECTOR Time. address * relephone number)
Hs. Janice Bonham
Mr. Tom Heidelbaugh
New Mexico State Representative
National Indian Youth Council
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
203 Hermosa Street
1607 Main Street, 200 Praetorian Building
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108
Dallas, Texas 75201
505/256-3551
214/749-7211
3. TITLE OF PROJECT
Indian Ex-Offender Program
A. NAME A ADDRESS OF GRANTEE
5. NAME & ADDRESS OF SURGRANTEE
New Mexico Governor's Council on
Pueblo of Zuni
FORD
Criminal Justice Planning
P.O. Box 338
425 Old Santa Fe Trail
McKinley, New Mexico 07327
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
6. AMOUNT C- ABARD
7. PERIOD OF AWARD
$50,000
October 1, 1976 through September 30, 1977
a. TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT
#. TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD
16 DATE OF AWARD
$50,000
12 months
September 30, 1976
11. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The overall goal of the New Mexico Indian Ex-Offender Program is to assist the
approximately 40 Indian immates of both sexes who will be leaving the New Mexico State
Penitentiary in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1975 and 1976 on work release, parole or
mandatory release with the twin purposes of reducing significantly the high present
rate of Indian returnees to prison by aiding their adjustment through use of an Indian
environment and of winning earlier paroles for these immates. This program could
hasten earlier release for many Indian imates since state prison officials at the
NMSP will not grant early parole or work release unless the imate is going to a
specific job or educational program.
LEAN FORM 4000/8 (REV. 11-75)
REPLACES EDITION OF 5-74 WHICH is OBSOLETE,
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GRANT PROJECT SUMMARY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
CEANT NUMBER
ADMINISTRATION
76-DF-10-0037
X
THIS PROJECT 18 SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE I OF THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1973.
THIS PROJECT 15 SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE 11 OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY
PREVENTION ACT OF 1974.
OTHER:
1. STAFF CONTACT (Keme, address & telephone number)
1. PROJECT DIRECTOR (Hoes, address & (#faphane number)
Mr. Jack Davis
Eugene 0. Parker, Chairman
LEAA/Region X
Makah Indian Tribe
Federal Building - Room 3292
P. 0. Box 115
915 2nd Avenue
Neah Bay, Washington 98357
Seattle, Washington 98174
(206) 645-2205
(206) 442-1365
3. TITLE OF PROJECT
New Careers - Probation, Parole Services and Juvenile Officer
4. NAME A1 ADDRESS OF GRANTEE
5. NAME a ADDRESS OF SUBGRANTEE
Washington Law & Justice Planning Office
Makah Indian Tribe
Office of Community Development
P. 0. Box 115
Insurance Building - Room 107
Neah Bay, Washington 98357
Olympia, Washington 98504
6. AMOUNT OF AWARD
7. PERIOD OF AWARD
$13,193
October 1, 1976 - September 30, 1977
B. TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT
E. TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD
10. DATE OF AWARD
$13,193
12 Months
September 30, 1976
11, SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
This discretionary grant of $13,193 is made pursuant to the LEAA Guide for
Discretionary Grant Programs (M 4500.10), - Indian Law Enforcement Programs.
This grant provides fourth year funding of a probation-parole officer for
the Makah Indian Tribe. The probation-parole officer handles cases of
Indians from tribal, county and district courts. In addition to salary,
this grant provides modest allowances for travel and supplies.
LEAA FORM 4000/8 (REV. 11-751
REPLACES EDITION OF 6-74 *KICH IS OBSOLETE.
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GRANT PROJECT SUMMARY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LAR ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
GRANT NUMBER Document Control No. 76-0039
ADMINISTRATION
76-0F-04-0005 (5-2)
X
THIS PROJECT is SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE : OF THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1373,
THIS PROJECT 15 SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE 11 OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINGUENCY
PREVENTION ACT OF 1974.
OTHER:
1. STAFF CONTACT (Name, edgess 5 telephone cumber)
2. PROJECT DIRECTOR (Reem, address & telephone manager)
Ms. Carol A: Blair, State Representative
Mr. Roy A. Hatem
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
P. 0. Box 440021
730 Peachtree Street, NE, RM 985
Tamiami Station
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Miami, Florida 33144
404/526-3414
3. TITLE OF PROJECT
"Manpower Improvement and Equipment"
4. BAME # ADDRESS OF GRANTEE
1/2 NAME È ADDRESS OF SUBGRANTEE
Florida Bureau of Criminal Justice Planning
Miccosukee Tribe
and Assistance
P. 0. Box 440021
620 S. Meridian
Tamiami Station
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
Miami, Florida 33144
5. AMOUNT OF ABARD
3. PERIOD OF AWARD
$1,299
1/1/76 - 12/31/76
2 TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT
& TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD
10. DATE OF ABARD
$1,299
12(Twelve) Months
September 30, 1976
11. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
This Grant Award in the amount of $1,299 to the Miccosukee Tribe will provide
four basic objectives: (1) establishment of the Miccosukee Tribal Police
Department through the Mring of four regular officers (one Department Director,
two police officers, and one sworn trainee), one secretary and four tribal
auxiliary officers; and provision of adequate vehicles, equipment communications
system and training; (2) execution of interagency agreements between the Miccosukee
Tribal Council and other law enforcement agencies that will effect the tribe's
criminal justice system; (3) recomendation of alternative methods to the Tribal
Council for extension of police protection to members of the Tribal Council not
presently served; and (4) development of 2 three year conorehensive criminal
Justice plan for the Tribe consisting of (a) police, (b) Tribal courts, (c) cor-
rections, (d) juvenile justice, (e) Tribal law and order, and (f) diversionary
programs.
This is a Supplemental Discretionary Grant pursuant to the provisions of Section 306
of P.L. 90-351, as amended and M 4500.10.
GRANT PROJECT SUMMARY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LAST ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
GRANT NUMBER
ADMINISTRATION
76-DF-06-0036
THIS PROJECT 13 SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE 1 OF THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1973.
THIS PROJECT is SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE it OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY
PREVENTION ACT OF 1374.
OTHER:
1. STAFF CONTACT (Rame, address & relephene made)
2. PROJECT DIRECTOR (Repe, address a telephone number)
Ms. Janice M. Bonham
Mr. James R. Martinez, Governor
liew Mexico State Representative
San Ildefonso Pueblo
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Route 5, Box 315-A
1607 Main Street, 200 Praetorian Building
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Dallas, Texas 75201
504/455-2346
214/749-7211
3. TITLE OF PROJECT
Salaries and Equipment for San Ildefonso Pueblo
4. NAME 5 ADDRESS OF GRANTEE
5. NAME & ADDRESS OF SUBGRANTEE
New Mexico Governor's Council on
San Ildefonso Pueblo
Criminal Justice Planning
Route 5, Box 315-A
425 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
LIBRARY
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
5. AMOUNT OF AWARD
7. PERIOD OF AEARD
$50,865
May 1, 1976 - April 30, 1977
e. TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT
3. TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD
10. DATE OF ABARD
$50,865
12 months
September 30. 1976
11 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
This grant will provide continuation support for this program which was initiated under
discretionary grant number 75-DF-06-0014.
The project will provide salaries, equipment, and related operating expenses for a
chief of police, one police officer, a dispatcher, a judge, and a court clerk. The
grant also provides the tribe with travel and operational monies to provide fuel, oil,
and maintenance to their vehicle fleet.
Through the acquisition of the LEAA grant, the San Ildefonso Pueblo hopes to reduce the
incidence of misdereanant crimes now occurring on the reservation, and at the same
time, provide the protective services for the tribal citizens sorely needed.
LEAR FORM 4000/B (REV. 11-753
REPLACES EDITION OF 5-74 SHICK 1 DESCLETE.
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GRANT PROJECT SUMMARY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
GRANT NUMBER
76-DF-06-0035
THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE i OF THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1973.
THIS PROJECT is SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE 11 OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY
PREVENTION ACT OF 1974.
OTHER:
1. STARF CONTACT (Name, address a telephene number)
2. PROJECT DIRECTOR THEME, address 2 telephone number)
Ms. Janice Bonham
Mr. Wendell Chino, President
New Mexico State Representative
Mescalero Apache Tribe
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Box 176
1607 Main Street, 200 Praetorian Building
Mescalero, New Mexico 88340
Dallas, Texas 75201
505/671-4494
214/749-7211
3. TITLE OF PROJECT
Adult Correctional Center Construction Completion
C. NAME a ADDRESS OF GRANTEE
5. NAME & ADDRESS OF SUBGRANTEE
New Mexico Governor's Council on
Mescalero Apache Tribe
Criminal Justice Planning
Box 176
425 Old Santa Fe Trail
Mescalero, New Mexico 88340
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
$. AMOUNT OF AWARD
7. PERIOD OF AWARD
$50,000
October 1, 1976 - September 30, 1977
5- TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT
i. TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD
10. DATE OF AWARD
$50,000
12 months
September 30, 1976
11. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
This grant is to provide continuation funding for a construction project started under
discretionary grants 74-DF-06-0005 and 75-ED-06-0002. The current funds are to provide
for walks, drives, parking, night lighting, fencing, client exercise area, landscaping,
watering, planting, and seeding. This will complete the construction site.
**** FORM 1000/8 REV. 31-75)
REPLACES EDITION or SA74 RICH $ CBIOLETE.
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GRANT PROJECT SUMMARY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
GRANT NUMBER
76-TA-08-0017
THIS PROJECT 15 SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE I or THE OMNIDUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1973.
THIS PROJECT 15 SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE 11 OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY
PREVENTION ACT OF 1974.
OTHER:
1. STAFF CONTACT (Teame, address & relephone number)
2. PROJECT DIRECTOR (Nome, address a telephone member)
William J. Maxon
Judith Carlson, Director
State Representative
Department of Community Affairs
6324 Federal Building
1424 9th Avenue
Denver, CO 80202
Helena, MT 59601
(303) 837-2367
(406) 449-3494
3. TITLE OF PROJECT
Indian Criminal Justice Specialist
$. NAME 6 ADDRESS OF GRANTEE
5. NAME 6 ADDRESS OF SUBGRANTEE
Montana Board of Crime Control
Department of Community Affairs
1336 Helena Avenue
1424 9th Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
Helena, MT 59601
G. AMOUNT OF AWARD
7. PERIOD OF AWARD
$23,000
October 1. 1976 through September 30. 1977
6. TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT
2. TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD
10. DATE OF AWARD
$25,600
12 months
September 30. 1976
11. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION of PROJECT
This project will provide a method to continue the ability of the SPA to respond
to the planning & TA requests from the seven Indian tribes in the state of
Montana. It will also provide for monitoring and evaluation of existing projects.
This application proposes to continue the services of the Indian Criminal Justice
Planner. By utilizing the planner's expertise, technical assistance will be
provided to the seven Montana Indian tribes in the area of planning and plan
development. The planner will also implement the monitoring and evaluation plans
for selected criminal justice projects.
LEAS FORM 4000/A (RFV. 11-75)
REPLACES FDITION OF (676 WHIC M 13 OBSOLETE,
nov
GRANT PROJECT SUMMARY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
GRANT NUMBER
ADMINISTCATION
76-DF-05-0034 (S-1)
X
THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE 1 OF THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1973.
THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE = OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY
PREVENTION ACT OF 1974.
OTHER:
1. STAFF CONTACT (Name, address A telephone number)
2. PROJECT DIRECTOR (Name, address & telephone number)
Herbert W. Portzen
Roger A. Jourdain, Chairman
Minnesota State Representative
Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
U.S. Dept. of Justice - LEAA
Red Lake, Minnesota 56671
3166 Des Plaines Ave.
218/679-3341
Des Plaines, Ill. 60018
312/353-1203
2. TITLE OF PROJECT
Red Lake Comunity Service Program
4. NAME a ADDRESS OF GRANTEE
S. NAME & ADDRESS OF SUBGRANTEE
Minnesota Governor's Commission on
Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
Crime Prevention and Control
Red Lake, Minnesota 56671
444 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
6, AMOUNT OF AWARD
7. PERIOD OF AWARD
$11,690
July 1, 1976 - June 30, 1977
B. TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT
9. TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD
10. DATE OF AWARD
$130,448
12 months
09/30/76
11. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
This project is funded in the amount of $11,690 under Chapter 23 of the LEAA
Guide for Discretionary Grant Programs as authorized by Title I of the Omnibus
Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, Public Law 90-351, as amended.
This award will provide additional funds for the employment of tribal police
officers serving the 5,000 residents of the Red Lake Reservation. These officers
provide 24-hour police protection and are part of a continuing police services
program. In addition to providing basic law enforcement services, this project
is aimed at ultimately increasing the total efficiency and effectiveness of the
tribal law enforcement program.
LEAA FORM 4000/8 (REV. 11-75)
REPLACES EDITION OF 6-74 WHICH IS OBSOLETE.
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GRANT PROJECT SUMMARY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
GRANT NUMBER
ADMINISTRATION
76-DF-09-0047
THIS PROJECT is SUPPORTED UNDER THEE ! OF THE ORNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1973.
THIS PROJECT 15 SUPPORTED UNDER TITLE It OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY
PREVENTION ACT OF 1974.
OTHER:
1. STAFF CONTACT (Name, Address & telephone number)
2. PROJECT DIRECTOR (Nome, address & telephone number)
Larry A. Giddings
Abbott Sekaquaptewa, Chairman
Arizona State Representative
Hopi Tribal Council
LEAA, Region IX
P. 0. Box 123
1860 E1 Camino Real
Oraibi, Arizona 86039
Burlingame, California 94010
(602) 734-2457
(415) 876-9112
3. TITLE OF PROJECT
"Hopi Criminal Justice Development Project"
4. NAME & ADDRESS OF GRANTEE
5. NAME & ADDRESS OF SUBGRANTEE
Arizona State Justice Planning Agency
Hopi Tribal Council
5119 North 19th Avenue
P. 0. Box 123
Phoenix, Arizona 85015
Oraibi, ARizona 86039
6. AMOUNT OF AWARD
7. PERIOD OF AWARD
$94,431.00
October 1, 1976 through September 30, 1977
8. TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT
9. TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD
10. DATE OF ARARD
$94,431.00
12 months
September 30, 1976
11. SUNMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
This grant is a continuation of certain activities associated with grant #75-DF-09-0010
The project has two major objectives; the first being the employment of three full-time
staff personnel who will be responsible for the management of personnel, program
budget planning, and periodic evaluation of the entire Hopi Tribal Criminal Justice
System. The other major objective is that of purchasing a porta office/classroom
trailer with appropriate equipment. This trailer will provide office and classroom
space. Both community education programs and training for Hopi Criminal Justice
personnel-will take place in the trailer.
The population served by the Hopi Criminal Justice agencies consists of 6500 people.
There are 13 separate village communities within the reservation boundaries.
This award, in the amount of $94,431.00 is made under Category Two (L), Indian
Criminal Justice
of
by Section 306 of the Crime Control Act of 1973.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 30, 1976
NOTE TO DALE WING
Per our conversation, kindly
look over this file and get in touch with Mr.
Robideau. Italked with him on the phone
this morning; the Oglala Tribe is definitely
the sponsor of the Halfway House. The file
contains some very fine endorsements fromm
judges and other local officials.
Mr. R. said that he didn't think
he was going to be very successful pursuing this
at the State level; at the November meeting
of the Crime Commission he anticipated that they
will be cutting all approval periods to 6 months
and that would not be long enough to prove out
the desirability of this project.
I told him about your program; of
course made no commitments other than that you
would call him (605-342-4772) and discuss the
matter with him.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 28, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRAD PATTERSON
FROM:
JANET BROWN
JB
SUBJECT:
Use of LEAA Funds in Rapid City,
South Dakota
,
Attached are copies of several letters forwarded to me by
James Robideau of the Rapid City Indian Service Council.
In a nutshell, they describe two problems:
1. Current misuse of LEAA funds; and
2.
Problems encountered in attempts to establish
a Halfway House for ex-offenders.
Mr. Robideau has written Senator Abourezk, Governor Kneip
and the Director of the LEAA at the Department of Justice.
Mr. Robideau's letter to me of September 24 expresses the
hope that the White House can add its support to his
endeavor. I have discussed the matter with Dick Parsons,
whose responsibility covers this area, and we both feel
that any White House action should be determined and
taken by your office.
Thanks for your judgment and assistance.
Attachment
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
RAPID CITY 55 COUNCIL
ANE GREEN, Charliserson
FORP
Secretary
Treasurer
BOARD STRUCTURE:
September 24, 1976
South Disota indian
Blieinessmen's Association, Inc.
Community Homes
Stouy Addition Civic Association, Inc.
Janet Brown
Ame. can Indian Youth Development, Inc.
President's Domestic Council
SOUK San Advisory Board, Inc.
White House
Readers Association
Faxhwithe Girls Club
Washington, D. C. 20002
Black Hat Sloux Fire Fighters, Inc.
Dear Janet:
Community Representative
PROJECT:
I was informed by Louis Badwound of the Lakota Treaty
American Indian Center
Council that you may be of assistance in correcting
some problems in South Dakota concerning Indian people.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS:
Community Development
Enclosed are letters of support for what I am trying
Econo Development
to accomplish in the Ex-Offender area and letters to
Educational Development
LEAA and Senator Abourezk in bringing their attention
Respirato Moollization
to the problem.
Alcoholism Assistance
Cultural Awareness
I realize these are some heavy statements against
Job Development
the Attorney General of this state, but, they happen
EDA
to be true. There are a large number of Indian people
Vocational Training
in this state that have supported the American Indian
Youth Programs
Movement in the past and still do. It seems they
Youth Counseling
have always spoke out the truth about Indian people
School Dropout Programs
and when those concerned do not like to hear it they
Crime Prevention Programs
use their ositions of power to try to stop it by
Counte Bound Student Counseline
any means.
Turning
Rehalf Attendance Counseline
I visited the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council yesterday
and became aware of their re istering voters. The
Indian Community in Rapid City will also be doing
this in the days to come and I am certain other tribes
in South Dakota will wake up to the necessity of
voting, especially on the local level.
FORD LIBRARY & UERALD
FUNDING OFFICE NATIVE
We want this hate against Indian people stopped and we want Federal
funds to this state investigated because Indian people are being dis-
criminated against in housing, welfare, employment, law enforcement and
other areas of daily living. There are numerous complaints filed in
community agencies and countless others unfiled because nothing is
ever done to stop it.
I am also enclosing a copy of our Halfway House proposal so you will see
the positive approach we are trying to use in helping end the high crime
and recidivism rate of our people.
I hope and pray you can be of assistance.
May the Creator guide you.
Respectfully yours,
James Robideen
James Robideau
Coordinator, Ex-Offender Program
Enclosures
Rop. City Ind. SErv. Canci
JR:bie
POBOX 2029
REP City, 5D 57709
605-348-5300
GERALD LIBRARY GERALD R. FORD
RAPID CITY INDIAN SERVICE COUNCIL
502 Omaha Street
Box 29
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
Phone 605/342-4772 or 342-4883
OFFICERS:
STAFF:
FRANK GANGONE, Director
BERNADINE GREEN, Chairperson
EDITH HEIN, Secretary Treasurer
September 23, 1976
BOARD STRUCTURE:
South Dakota Indian
Businessmen's Association, Inc.
Lakota Community Homes
Director
Sioux Addition Civic Association, Inc.
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
American Indian Youth Development, Inc.
U. S. Department of Justice
Sioux San Advisory Board, Inc.
Washington, D. C. 20531
Badlands Association
Takawitha Girls Club
Dear. Sir:
Black Hat Sioux Fire Fighters, Inc.
Community Representative
Enclosed are two letters for your review. I
realize it is difficult from your position to
PROJECT:
know what is occuring at local levels so I am
American Indian Center
taking this time to make you aware of an ever
growing concern in South Dakota.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS:
Community Development
I feel the South Dakota State Crime Commission
Economic Development
is not representative of the people it is to
Educational Development
be serving and there is also heavy influence
Resource Mobilization
on Crime Commission members from the Attorney
Alcoholism Assistance
General's office. This is leading them to
Cultural Awareness
misuse and cut funds from worthwhile projects.
Job Development
E. D. A.
There was only one Indian representative at
Vocational Training
the September meeting and none at the July
Youth Programs
meeting. Since a majority of the arrests
Youth Counseling
and convictions in certain areas of South
School Dropout Programs
Dakota are Indian then there should be a fair
Crime Prevention Programs
representation.
College Bound Student Counseling
Tutoring
I feel that the Crime Commission does not
School Attendance Counseling
fully understand the needs of Indian people
when it comes to crime prevention, recidivism
and treatment. Most of the members work out-
side the Indian community; are non-Indian and
make no attempts to identify and support
worthwhile Indian programs.
I first submitted a Halfway House proposal to the Sixth
District Crime Commission in October of 1975 and re-
quested their approval and a letter of support. The
proposal was not forwarded to the State Crime Commission
at that time because I was not aware of the procedures
and Sixth District people at that time made very little
effort to help. We were not notified of deadline dates,
telephone calls were not returned and requests for data
and other information were not given.
We missed the deadline for state application and did not
submit our proposal until June of 1976. At the July
meeting the Attorney General moved to table our appli-
cation until we went back to the Sixth District for
their support. There was no discussion and the fact of
our having been to the Sixth District before was dis-
regarded. I commented about the lack of support from'
LEAA and the runaround I got. A board member directed
that I receive the help I need.
We met with the Sixth District in late July and again
received their approval.
The State LEAA office sent two of their employees to
meet with the Oglala Sioux Tribal Planner and myself
on one occasion and again with the Director, Rapid City
Indian Service Council and myself. We were to identify
any problems that may arise at the September Crime
Commission meeting and work out necessary changes. We
were led to believe that the proposal would be approved
because all concerns of the ISAA staff were settled.
At the September meeting I was aided by Rochelle Smith,
Coordinator of Indian Affairs in South Dakota and Frank
Lawrence, Executive Director of United Sioux Tribes
Development Corporation. Rochelle read telegrams of
support from South Dakota Indian Tribes and told of
conversations with county and state officials concerning
the program. The Attorney General waited until the
final vote was to be taken then raised a question that
he said; conflicted with State Law. This was a stinu-
lation the Oglala Sioux Tribe placed in the Resolution
of support for the program. (See attached resolution).
Our application was referred back to the Tribe and another
delay.
I feel we have some sincere people working in the Sixth
District and State Offices, but, there is bad adminis-
tration at the upper levels. They seem to be greatly
influenced by the Attorney General who has publicly
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expressed hate towards Indian peorle and is using IRAA
funds, equipment and personnel to carry on discrimination,
prejudice and terror of Indian people. Erannles have
been his allowing state and county law enforcement people
to infringe upon the rights of Indian pecnle on reserva-
tions, where they have no business. Hobilizing the county
and state law enforcement personnel over the Fourth of
July weekend on the basis of a rumor the FBI said was
unfounded.
I feel an evaluation of Mr. Randy Seiler, Director,
Division of Law Enforcement is needed to determine if
he is working for all people and not just the Attorney
General. If he is going to continue funding an agency
who is opposed to Indian Self-Deternination then he
should be replaced or LEAA funding to South Dakota be
stopped until we can have equal justice.
I also feel an evaluation of the Crime Commission should
be made to determine the degree of prejudice and the
success of programs funded.
Respectfully,
James Robideau Robidean
Coordinator, Ex-Offender Program
Attachement
cc: Jim Bauer, Criminal Justice Planner
Sixth District Planning
Presidents Domestic Council
Rochelle Smith, Coordinator, South Dakota Indian Affairs
Oglala Sioux Tribal Council
FORD
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION
LAW ASSISTANCE A
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20531
*
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
October 14, 1976
Mr. Brad Patterson
The White House
Washington, DC. 20500
Dear Mr. Patterson:
This is to acknowledge your referral of the Robideau application for a
half-way house project at Rapid City.
At your suggestion, Mr. Dale Wing called Mr. Robideau and discussed the
application he had submitted to the South Dakota Crime Commission.
We have since learned that the Crime Commission voted to reject the
application. The reasons will be stipulated in a letter to Mr. Robideau.
You may be interested in knowing that the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe is
developing a prisoner pre-release program which will contract with the
various state penitentiaries for inmate care while the tribe is providing the
counseling and rehabilitation services for those Indians who are being
parolled, put on probation, or are up for releases. This appears to be a
sounder fiscal arrangement than a project which must rely on discretionary
funding which is intermittent and terminal. Mr. Wing mentioned this project to
Mr. Robideau. He also told Mr. Robideau that his project could not be funded
through the Indian Desk of LEAA since the discretionary funds for tribal action
grants are awarded to Indian tribal governments which perform law enforcement
functions. This would rule out his organization since it is not a tribal government.
Further, Mr. Wing told him that the State has the option to fund his project from
the State's LEAA block grant funds, if the Crime Commission so decides. While
Mr. Robideau was not happy with the developments, we believe he was satisfied
with the information passed on to him regarding the tribal action grant program,
since he said no one explained it all to him.
Sincerely,
Richard W-Vildy
FORD
Richard W. Velde
Administrator
CARALO
AMERICAN REVOLUTION NTENNIAL
1776-1976