Domestic violence and Native Americans with disabilities

An article from StrongHearts Native Helpline

 

“An often overlooked group of victim-survivors of domestic violence are those with disabilities, however, these individuals experience abuse at a higher rate compared to those without a disability. There is a disproportionate number of Native Americans and Alaska Natives who have a disability, however, there is a lack of Indigenous-focused disability services in the nation.”

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