Self-Care and Preventing BurnoutForCulturally Specific DV/SA Organizations Module Goal: Provide culturally specific domestic violence and sexual assault organizations with the knowledge and tools to implement effective self-care practices and prevent burnout among staff and advocates. This module aims to build organizational capacity to enhance the well-being of advocates and sustain quality services to survivors.Read More ››
The work to end violence against Native women and recreate peaceful, harmonious communities is based on reclaiming our traditional values, belief systems and life ways. Read More ››
This October 1, in honor of Tillie Black Bear, Wa Wokiye Win (Woman Who Helps Everyone) Women Are Sacred Day, NIWRC will be offering a virtual healing camp for survivors of domestic violence...Read More ››
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, the Avellaka Program, the National LGBTQ Institute on IPV, and the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence invite family and friends Read More ››
The document is about creating trauma-informed services and providing practical tips for increasing access to services for survivors of domestic violence and trauma. Read More ››
Dr. Percy Lezard engaged in an intersectional analysis of Indigeneity and gender diversity in the context of gender-based violence to share the rich history, continued resilience, and teachings of 2 Spirit people in Indigenous communities. Read More ››
This October 1, in honor of Tillie Black Bear, Wa Wokiye Win (Woman Who Helps Everyone) Women Are Sacred Day, NIWRC will be offering a virtual healing camp for survivors of domestic violence...Read More ››
Both the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Violence Against Women Act tribal jurisdiction provision (section 904) recognize the inherent sovereignty of Indian Nations to protect their women and Read More ››
Karen Artichoker is our featured Speaker’s Bureau member this newsletter. She has been involved in the movement to end violence against native women for thirty (30) years when she co-coordinated the first “Indian Nations: Justice for Victims of Crime” conference. Read More ››
Currently, there are only 55 Native-centered domestic violence shelters for 574 Indian tribes in the U.S. The low number of Native shelters is connected to the lack of adequate federal funding. Read More ››
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