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Recognizing Male Victim-Survivors
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 [...]
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International Day Against Homophobia Commemorated
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 [...]
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StrongHearts Native Helpline Celebrates Third Year in Service
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 [...]
In Dating Violence, Domestic Violence in Indian Country, Native centered advocacy, Services for Native Survivors, Sexual Assault
Posted StrongHearts Awarded More Than $2.7M in Federal Grants to Expand Culturally-Based Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
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 [...]
In Abusive Behaviors, Domestic Violence Awareness, Domestic Violence in Indian Country, Missing and Murdered, Native centered advocacy, Services for Native Survivors, Sexual Assault, Unhealthy Relationships
Posted Native Advocates Kickoff Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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 [...]
In Abuse Types, Abusive Behaviors, Domestic Violence Awareness, Domestic Violence in Indian Country, Healthy Relationships, Unhealthy Relationships
Posted 16 Signs of Emotional Abuse in a Relationship
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.
In Abusive Behaviors, Domestic Violence Awareness, Domestic Violence in Indian Country, Native centered advocacy, Unhealthy Relationships
Posted Breaking the Silence on Violence Against Native American Men
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 [...]
In Abusive Behaviors, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence Awareness, Domestic Violence in Indian Country, Family Violence, Native centered advocacy, Services for Native Survivors
Posted StrongHearts Native Helpline Expands Operating Hours
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 Abuse Types, Abusive Behaviors, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence in Indian Country, Healthy Relationships, Native Teens and Youth, Trust and Respect, Unhealthy Relationships
Posted Recognizing Healthy Relationships and Dating Violence
“Did you swipe right?” “Are you two hanging out?” “Hooking up?” The road to romance is full of swipes, texts, and turns. Navigating the dating world can be challenging especially for those [...]
In Dating Violence, Domestic Violence in Indian Country, Native centered advocacy, Services for Native Survivors
Posted StrongHearts Selects Minneapolis–Saint Paul Metro Region As New Home
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 Abuse Types, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence Awareness, Domestic Violence in Indian Country, Legal Help, Native centered advocacy, Services for Native Survivors, Trust and Respect
Posted StrongHearts Receives Its 1,000th Call
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 [...]
In Abuse Types, Abusive Behaviors, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence Awareness, Domestic Violence in Indian Country, Family Violence, Native centered advocacy, Trust and Respect, Unhealthy Relationships
Posted Carrying Our Traditions Forward, Leaving Abuse Behind
As Native people, we find strength in our traditions — the customs we share with our families, clans and communities.
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