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Native Americans and Alaska Natives experience domestic and dating violence at higher rates than any other ethnic group. From manipulation to stalking and harassment, it can all happen online.  [...]

TDVAM: Lifting Up Voices of Native Youth and Teens for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Across Indian Country, Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) is an important opportunity to [...]

In February, Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month raises awareness for the unique needs Indigenous Youth have and the impact healthy relationships can have for Native communities moving forward. 

StrongHearts advocates are breaking new ground offering culturally-appropriate advocacy for Native American and Alaska Natives nationwide. Our featured advocate is Vanessa who is helping [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

*WARNING: This blog includes graphic content that some readers may find distressing. How We Met It was sophomore year of high school when I first noticed him and I knew he was different.  He was [...]

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 [...]

“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 [...]

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. [...]

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.

Intimate partner violence, in all forms, is destructive at its heart. Most people can identify the more common forms of abuse, which include physical, emotional, sexual and financial. One of the [...]

Exploring a new relationship is an exciting time, where it might seem like every moment you are learning something new about your partner’s culture, family and beliefs. While you and your partner [...]

It can be hard to talk about domestic violence and dating violence in Indian Country. Many people feel uncomfortable when the subject comes up or might not know what to do, especially if a friend [...]