Kalispel Tribe receives funding for sexual assault prevention [Video]

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — A U.S. Department of Justice grant of $610,000 was awarded to the Kalispel Indian Community of the Kalispel Reservation to respond to and prevent sexual assault. 

United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington Vanessa R. Waldref announced the award on Friday. 

“This latest grant award demonstrates the federal government’s continued commitment to combatting sexual violence, including within Tribal communities in Eastern Washington, which disproportionately impacts women and vulnerable populations,” said Waldref. “Victims of sexual assault deserve to live in a world where they feel safe – free from abuse and the fear of abuse.” 

The grant will allow the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to hire one full-time sexual assault advocate to provide crisis intervention, emergency services, advocacy and referrals. 

The Kalispel Tribe also will use …