Violence Against Native Women is not Traditional

• NCJ Number: 227634
• Author(s): Karen Artichoker; Marlin Mousseau
• Editor(s): Brenda Hill
• Date Published: May 2006
• Length: 44 pages
• Sponsoring Agency: US Dept of Health and Human Services
• Sale Source: South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; Sacred Circle, National Resource Ctr to End Violence Against Native Women
• Publication Format: Document
• Publication Type: Instructional Material; Handbook
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This handbook is an education tool for Native communities about violence against Native women and how it affects individuals, families, communities, and Native Nations.

Abstract

This handbook provides information regarding options, tribal laws, and resources available to Native peoples hurting each other through domestic violence, violence against women, family violence, or spouse abuse laws. Topics include: history of violence against Native women; issues of power and control, physical abuse, sexual abuse, intimidation, isolation, emotional abuse, using the children, coercion and threats, using male privilege, lying and blaming, economic abuse, cultural abuse, and ritual abuse; victim-blaming; violence against women and alcohol; effects of domestic violence on children; early warning signs of domestic violence; how society gives men permission to batter; helping friends or family members who are being battered; shelter and advocacy program response; legal options and Federal domestic violence offenses; what a woman can do if she decides to stay or can't escape the violence; and knowing your rights.