Tribal courts across the country are expanding holistic alternatives to the criminal justice system

Inside a jail cell at Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico, Albertyn Pino’s only plan was to finish the six-month sentence for public intoxication, along with other charges, and to return to her abusive boyfriend. Pino, now 53, ultimately completed the requirements and, after about a year and a half, the charges were dropped. “It helped me start learning more about myself, about what made me tick, because I didn't know who I was,” said Pino, who is now a case manager and certified peer support worker.