Every year, Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) sheds light on victim survivors of domestic and sexual violence. We uplift heart wrenching stories and marvel at the resilience of Native women and girls. Having endured colonization, Native women and advocates are speaking up to reclaim justice – one piece at a time. Four out of five […]
Continued Advocacy for Safety: Upholding Gun Control Measures for Domestic Violence Prevention WASHINGTON DC.-The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld a critical gun control law aimed at protecting domestic violence victims from their abusers, affirming restrictions on firearm possession for individuals under domestic-violence restraining orders. This decision provides significant relief to victims, survivors, […]
(EAGAN, Minn.) – There’s a first time for everything and that includes love. The first time they walk home with you. The first time they call you on the phone or ask if you want a ride home on their motorcycle. There’s a first time you put your arms around them to hold on for […]
(EAGAN, Minn., January 2023) – In observance of January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, StrongHearts Native Helpline encourages all Americans to reflect on the impact colonization had on slavery and human trafficking in America. “It would be remiss to ignore the impact of colonization when Indigenous people were historically stalked, kidnapped and […]