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The purpose of the evaluation was to determine whether the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate (SWO) demonstration project funded by the Indian Alcohol Substance Abuse Program (IASAP) was completely implemented, whether the interventions implemented were effective, and whether the project has applications for other tribal communities confronting problems of alcohol and substance abuse. The evaluation focused on the following six goals: To develop a project advisory team; To identify, apprehend, and prosecute those who illegally transport, distribute, and use alcohol and controlled substances; To prevent and reduce the number of alcohol and substance abuse-related crimes, traffic fatalities, and injuries; To develop and enhance collaboration with federal, state, tribal, and local criminal justice agencies; To integrate tribal and non-tribal services for offenders and their families; and To make available culturally appropriate treatment and other services.