NCJ Number
194479
Date Published
2000
Length
9 pages
Annotation
This pamphlet addresses sexual assault in Indian Country.
Abstract
The pamphlet highlights certain types of sexual assault evidence and presents it within the historical treatment of native populations, jurisdictional problems, and the prevalence of violence. To understand the high rate of sexual assault against women in Indian Country, it is necessary to first see how the historical treatment of native populations has transformed the lives of traditionally peaceful peoples to an existence often marked by crime and impoverishment. Despite efforts by tribal governments to deal with this reality, Native Americans continue to face oppressive conditions, and for far too many native women, victimization has become internalized, and sexual abuse has become commonplace. The pamphlet includes data on the national rate of reporting sexual assaults, difficulties in reporting on Indian women, and poor and inconsistent record keeping. It also discusses the "jurisdictional maze" that is the governance of Indian Country. Sources