SMART FY 15 Promoting Evidence Integration in Sex Offender Management: Applying Circles of Support and Accountability in Indian Country Project Sites

The SMART Office's Applying Circles of Support and Accountability in Indian Country Project Sites Program will assist selected tribal communities in developing a holistic program for those affected by a crime through taking responsibility to keep a compassionate yet watchful eye on the offender, be supportive of the victim, and bring about changes to their relationships that will minimize the risk of future abuse. This program encourages the entire tribal community affected by the abuse to be involved in changing the norms that allow and even promote abuse.