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Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA)

Currently, fewer than half of all federally recognized tribes receive FVPSA funding. The critical needs of survivors continually outpace FVPSA capacity and reach, particularly in Indian country. Read More ››

Alaska Native Women: Ending the Violence, Reclaiming a Sacred Status

StrongHearts Native Helpline Awarded More Than $2.7 Million To Expand Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services

Analysis and Research on Violence Against Indian Women: National Baseline Study Mandate

Tribal Consultation on Violence Against Women Act VAWA 2013 Section 903

VAWA 2005 requires the DOJ, HHS, and DOI to engage in formal consultation with Indian tribes on an annual basis to address concerns that impact the safety of Indian women at the broadest level. Read More ››

Violence Against Women Consultation 2019: Urgent Need to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW)

Save the Date | NIWRC’s 2018 Women Are Sacred Conference

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Hopi Sexual Assault Tele-Nursing Project: Enhancing Safety for Victims of Sexual Violence

Sexual assault is a significant issue in tribal communities. In its immediate aftermath, victims deserve access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) specifically trained to provide expert forensic Read More ››

Sexual Violence and Pornography

6-Point Action Plan to Reform Current Systemic Barriers and Restore Safety of Indigenous Women