Responses to Domestic Violence in Tribal Communities: A Regional Survey of Northern California

by admin | Aug 13, 2018 | Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, Publications

This report details the results of a regional survey of Northern California tribal communities focused on domestic violence. The goal was to assess the prevalence of domestic violence victimization, as well as perceptions regarding community and justice system...

Combatting Domestic Violence in Indian Country: Are Specialized Domestic Violence Courts Part of the Solution?

by admin | Aug 13, 2018 | Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, Publications, Specialized Court Projects

Domestic violence is one of the most pressing problems facing Native American and Alaska Native communities. Although the reauthorized Violence Against Women Act recognizes the authority of tribes to prosecute non-Native offenders, more tools are needed. This paper...

“Man-Up” Gene Red Hail – Native Men’s Wellness through Traditional Ways

by admin | Aug 13, 2018 | Cross-Jurisdictional Collaboration, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, Traditional Practices, Videos

Gene Red Hail is the Program Coordinator of the Men’s Re-Education Program and the Coordinated Community Response to domestic violence for the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin. In this video, he shares his views on Native Men’s Wellness through...

Pascua Yaqui VAWA Special Domestic Violence Jurisdiction

by admin | Aug 13, 2018 | Cross-Jurisdictional Collaboration, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, Podcasts, Tribal Constitutions & Codes

In this segment, Alfred Urbina and O.J. Flores join us in conversation about the implementation of VAWA jurisdiction as a pilot program in the Pascua Yaqui community. Alfred Urbina is the former Pascua Yaqui Attorney General, and O.J. Flores is the chief prosecutor...

Love One Another and Take Care of Each Other: A Process Evaluation of the Rocky Boy’s Children Exposed to Violence Project

by admin | Aug 13, 2018 | Child Welfare & Crimes Against Children, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, Publications

Rocky Boy’s Children Exposed to Violence Project was informed by a commitment to culture as prevention—reconnecting youth and families with the Chippewa Cree language, culture, and traditions. The primary components of the initiative were advocacy and case management...

Nawicakiciji – Woasniye – Oaye Waste: A Process Evaluation of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s Defending Childhood Initiative

by admin | Aug 13, 2018 | Child Welfare & Crimes Against Children, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, Publications, Traditional Practices

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe Defending Childhood Initiative incorporated the Lakota way of life in all of its programming and approaches and viewed bringing back Lakota culture as a form of prevention work. The Rosebud DCI model focused heavily on providing case management...