Throughout the past nine years, the organization has achieved significant milestones, including: Received over 85,000+ contacts via calls, chats and texts. Upon survivor request, provided over 26,000+ referrals to direct service providers. Developed partnerships with Tribal, State, and National organizations to improve response to the violence impacting Native individuals, families and communities. This past […]
Native communities in the Dakotas continue to face disproportionately high rates of violence Native communities in the Dakotas continue to face disproportionately high rates of violence: In North Dakota, Native Americans experience violent crime at 2.5 times the national average. In South Dakota, while Native Americans make up just 9% of the population, they represent […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI — The leadership of StrongHearts Native Helpline applauds the appointment of Tami Truett Jerue to the Task Force on Research on Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women. Tami is the Executive Director, Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center (AKNWRC) and a sitting member of StrongHearts Native Helpline’s Board of Directors. […]
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 […]
