The harm from domestic violence impacts individuals, families, and communities. Sharing information from the following resources can uplift survivors as they heal while emphasizing a community response built on the culture and resilience already present in Tribal communities. These resources are a starting point; connect with your local organizations and Tribal Coalitions to grow your network of support.
- A Victim-Centered Approach to Domestic Violence Against Native Women is a 234-page guide developed by the Tribal Law and Policy Institute that provides a starting point for drafting or revising Tribal laws on domestic violence to provide safety and support for the survivors.
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a set of resources from NIWRC that focus on both awareness and action, uplifting victims and survivors of violence in Tribal communities.
- Strong Hearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 safe, confidential, and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally appropriate support and advocacy.
- Tribal Domestic Violence Courts and Tribal Domestic Violence Dockets: Guide for Development of Tribal Victim-Centered Cases is a 173-page guide developed by the Tribal Law and Policy Institute that provides exercises to guide a team through the process of assessing violence in a Tribal community and then deciding how to address domestic violence.
Alaska Resources
- Domestic Violence Factsheet is a two-page resource from the Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center (AKNWRC) that provides information about the signs of domestic violence and resources for those who experience it.
- Alaska Native Women: Ending the Violence, Reclaiming a Sacred Status is a book from AKNWRC that provides an Alaska Native view of domestic violence beyond individual acts, providing a path forward for healing and support of Native women.
- Domestic Violence and Suicide: A Dual Crisis for Alaska Natives is a two-page resource from AKNWRC that provides information about the links between violence and suicide and resources to support survivors and their loved ones.