Traumatic Brain Injury and Domestic Violence

Traumatic Brain Injury and Domestic Violence: What are the Connections? March 2021 National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) We know that domestic violence is a pattern of abuse and that victim/survivors often experience repeated instances of physical, mental, emotional, psychological and spiritual violence. Traumatic brain injuries are often the result of repeated physical abuse and…

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Talking Circle: Human Trafficking in Tribal Communities

“Talking Circle” Q&A Summary Human trafficking impacts tribal people more than most of us realize with traffickers preying on vulnerabilities such as jurisdiction, prosecution, and limited resources. On January 27, 2021, three panelists shared their experience working with tribal communities and answered participant questions during a Talking Circle titled “Human Trafficking in Tribal Communities.” Discussion…

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Community of Practice Virtual Gathering

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and Victims’ Rights in Tribal Communities March 23, 3:00pm EST Unified Solutions Tribal Community Development Group Unified and Tribal Victim Service Programs held an interactive discussion on National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) and Victims’ Rights in Tribal Communities. Discussion included federal Victims’ Rights, developing Tribal Victims’ Rights Codes, and…