Native centered advocacy

The Marigold Project has selected StrongHearts Native Helpline as a recipient of net proceeds from the sale of a special 7” vinyl album and downloads of Nathaniel Rateliff’s song “Willie’s [...]

*WARNING: This blog includes graphic content that some readers may find distressing. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. There is a broad spectrum of studies and statistics that attempt to [...]

When calling StrongHearts Native Helpline, the first thing a caller can expect is to speak with a Native American advocate. StrongHearts is the first national helpline specifically designed by [...]

Within three years of launching its collaborative project, the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) announced the StrongHearts Native Helpline (StrongHearts) is receiving two [...]

Every October, advocates and communities from across Indian country and the United States rally together in honor of survivors of domestic violence and support abuse prevention as part of [...]

Anyone can find themselves in an abusive relationship. Contrary to a common misperception, women are not the only ones who can experience domestic violence: American Indian and Alaska Native men [...]

Sexual violence can be difficult to talk about. Some people feel uncomfortable when the subject comes up, which – intentionally or not – sends a message to survivors of sexual abuse and sexual [...]

On its second year anniversary, the StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-7NATIVE) is announcing the expansion of its hours of operation, which are now 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CST, seven days a week, in [...]

The StrongHearts Native Helpline, a partnered project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, is moving from Austin, Texas, to its permanent [...]

In time for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-7NATIVE) announced 1,000 callers have now reached out to the helpline for safe, confidential support and [...]

As Native people, we find strength in our traditions — the customs we share with our families, clans and communities.

Abuse can be more than broken bones and black eyes. What about the harmful behaviors that aren’t always talked about?

Domestic violence and sexual violence do not discriminate.

Supporting a friend, family member or loved one who has experienced rape or sexual assault can be incredibly challenging.

The criminal justice process is intended to protect, right the wrongs, and deter perpetrators from wrongdoing. But, all too often, our legal systems fail to address domestic violence or dating [...]

I was in my second year of college when an old friend reached out to me. Not having seen him since middle school, I had no idea who he had become, what his interests were, or what he did for fun. [...]

While storytelling is a critical aspect of our tribal communities and of healing, sharing our stories of violence is never easy.

In Indigenous communities, the Seventh Generation (meaning our children and our children’s children) is more than just an idea and protecting our children is a sacred duty.

Calling into a domestic violence helpline can be very intimidating and overwhelming, especially if you are taking that courageous first step to reach out for help.

Being an advocate for the first national domestic violence helpline specifically for Native Americans is such an honor and blessing.