The Assistant Prosecutor works to support the primary goal of the Prosecutor''s Office; to improve safety in the community by working to prevent and reduce criminal activity and victimization on the Yakama Reservation, including the Usual and Accustomed territories, through vigorous and effective prosecution of civil and criminal cases in adult and juvenile courts. The Assistant Prosecutor also represents the Yakama Nation in civil court proceeding, including infractions, dependency matters and cases the Yakama Nation becomes involved with pursuant to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).