National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC) Content Topic Results
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Results displayed are grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections then by individual related materials. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
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April 2020
Sexual Violence Against Women and Children in Indian Country
Publisher(s): This fact sheet from the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center outlines key statistics on Native women's experiences of violence.
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- NRCDV Publications
January 2020
National Workgroup on Safe Housing for American Indian and Alaska Native Survivors of Gender-Based Violence: Lessons Learned
Publisher(s):National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC), Alaska Native Women's Resource Center, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
In June 2019, a group of domestic violence organizations convened to establish a National Workgroup on Safe Housing for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Survivors of Gender-Based Violence. This report details themes that emerged from the convening, lessons learned, and recommendations for increasing access to safe and affordable housing for AI/AN survivors of gender-based violence.
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- Training Tools
August 2019
Strong Families Respect Each Other: What Native Youth Need to Know About Domestic Violence
Publisher(s): The National Indigenous Women's Resource Center's Native Youth Handbook, produced in partnership with the Native Youth Sexual Health Network, contains definitions on domestic violence, examples of controlling violence, what to do if you are experiencing domestic violence in any form, for family and friends of people experiencing domestic violence and how Native youth can lead the change to breaking the silence around domestic violence in their communities.
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June 2018
Walking in Two Worlds: Domestic Violence in the Native LGBTQ and Two-Spirit Community
Publisher(s): This page from the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center discusses domestic and sexual violence within Two-Spirit/Native LGBTQ communities and highlights the gaps in existing research on these communities' experiences of violence.
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- Training Tools
May 2017
Domestic Violence Safety Issues When Meth is Present
Publisher(s): Methamphetamine has been identified as one of the largest threats to public safety in Indian Country. This webinar discusses how methamphetamine use and the complex nature of criminal jurisdiction on Indian reservations, along with historically underfunded and understaffed services have resulted in major challenges for tribes to address domestic violence and child abuse.
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December 2016
Special Collection: For Native American Teens
Publisher(s):This Special Collection developed by the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center provides information and resources on teen dating violence within Native communities.