Domestic Violence Awareness

In November, National Native American Heritage Month raises awareness about our history, our present-day struggles and our hope for the future 

(LAME DEER, Mont., October 1, 2020)—Today marks the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which offers a critical opportunity to continue to shed light on the issue of domestic [...]

In October, Domestic Violence Awareness sheds light on victim-survivors and calls for an end to violence inflicted on Indigenous peoples. Every October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month [...]

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Although StrongHearts Native Helpline does not have an established volunteer program at this time, we recommend the following:

The parallels that can be drawn between colonialism and domestic violence can be seen through their definitions and through a review of Native American history. Having lived through genocide and [...]

When StrongHearts Native Helpline was formed, the organization underwent a process to choose a Native American logo that could represent the virtues of strength, resilience, empathy and [...]

There are a lot of commonly held beliefs about domestic violence that can harm victims and keep people from seeking help. StrongHearts Native Helpline unravels some of the myths surrounding [...]

Men can be victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence can happen to anyone. Media and socialization may lead you to believe otherwise but the truth is men, and people of all genders, can be [...]

Just thirty years ago on May 17, 1990, the World Health Organization took action to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder. Commemorating the event, the International Lesbian, Gay [...]

The Friendship Between Man and Wolf Native Americans have a long history of living harmoniously with the animal kingdom and sharing a special bond with the wolf, the largest member of the canine [...]

On March 6, 2020, StrongHearts Native Helpline (SHNH) marked its third year of operation by providing a safe, anonymous and confidential helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives affected [...]

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 [...]

The StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-7NATIVE) – a culturally-appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline created by and for Native Americans – joins in the celebration of [...]

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 [...]

No one expects to find themselves in an abusive relationship. Most relationships begin in a good way with kind words and compliments, but they can turn harmful and emotionally abusive at any time.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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