Intimate Partner Violence Prevention

Violence Against Women (domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking)

Violence against women and girls is a significant problem in Native American and Alaska Native (AI/N) communities. Though national annual and lifetime rates for physical assaults are higher for AI/AN women compared to other women, they are also more likely to be hurt by people close to them than by strangers. Violence and abuse can cause physical and emotional pain. But you are not alone and you can get help.

Native-Focused Information on Domestic Violence

• Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention Resources - IHS Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative (DVPI)
• Domestic Violence Resources Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  - Tribal Court Clearinghouse
• What to do when you are raped [PDF - 5.7 KB] Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  - graphic novel from the Native American Women's Health Education Resource Center (NAWHERC)

General Resources

• Domestic or intimate partner violence Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  - Office on Women's Health (OWH)
• About Intimate Partner Violence Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  - CDC
• Intimate Partner Violence Facts and Resources Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  - American Psychological Association (APA)
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center State and Territory Coalitions Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov