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StrongHearts Native Helpline: An apology for ‘mistreatment of our children’ (October 25, 2024)

“It is our deepest hope that the apology opens the doors to restoration of those things lost due to boarding school era policies – our culture, traditions, and most importantly our languages,” said Chief Executive Officer Lori Jump.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Reclaiming justice for Native women (October 7, 2024)

Having endured colonization, Native women and advocates are speaking up to reclaim justice — one piece at a time.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Celebrating a milestone in support and advocacy (February 6, 2024)

On the cusp of its seven-year anniversary, StrongHearts Native Helpline is building partnerships and gaining support from grants awarded to sustain culturally appropriate support and advocacy for Native people.

San Manuel Band donates $1 million to non-profits on Giving Tuesday (November 28, 2023)

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announced $1 million in donations to 10 non-profit organizations across the nation.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Women denied right to safety with court decision (February 14, 2023)

“Decades worth of legislation designed to protect women are being overturned by judges appointed by conservative politicians with an agenda that does not align with the vast majority of Americans,” said CEO Lori Jump of StrongHearts Native Helpline.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Honoring Native cultures and traditions (February 6, 2023)

StrongHearts Native Helpline is working to uplift the voices of survivors by recognizing the strength and resilience of Indigenous peoples.

StrongHearts Native Helpline statement on Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October 3, 2022)

Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate; and anyone can experience domestic violence, including children, women, men, elders and LGBTQ2S+ individuals.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Trauma resilience too common among Native people (September 1, 2022)

When it comes to Natives who are impacted by domestic and sexual violence, advocates are faced with resource disparities beyond compare.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: The harmful effects of colonization on Native communities (August 2, 2022)

Domestic violence experienced by Native people is an extension of the harmful effects of colonization.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Native women denied sovereignty over their own bodies (July 18, 2022)

The legacy of colonialism continues to exist in 2022 through this most recent action by the U.S. Supreme Court to deny Native — and all — women the right to body sovereignty.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Speaking the truth about abuse in our communities (June 15, 2022)

Our healing has only just begun and we speak our truth so that we, and others, may find healing.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Finding shelter and safety in Indian Country (May 24, 2022)

There is a severe resource gap impacting the ability of tribes to address intimate partner violence in their communities.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Honoring our missing and murdered relatives (May 5, 2022)

As a helpline dedicated to serving Native Americans and Alaska Natives impacted by domestic, dating and sexual violence, StrongHearts Native Helpline honors our relatives and communities impacted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) and those working to end this crisis.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: The roots of violence and trauma in tribal communities (May 2, 2022)

In Indian Country, the abusive tactics of domestic violence have their roots in colonization.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Warning signs of sexual violence (April 26, 2022)

Sexual violence is far too common throughout Native communities.

Young Native woman sounds alarm about violence in Indian Country (April 22, 2022)

A prominent photographer who built a sizable following online with posts featuring Native women and girls is stepping out of the spotlight after survivors came forward with accounts of trauma.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Connectivity changes put Native people at risk (February 16, 2022)

Native Americans and Alaska Natives are the most vulnerable to domestic violence.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Dating violence is never okay, even among our youth (January 27, 2022)

You are sacred. You deserve a healthy relationship, where you feel safe and loved.

Indian Country continues push to strengthen Violence Against Women Act (December 8, 2021)

Indian Country is making another push to restore tribal jurisdiction over non-Indians who commit violence in their communities.

Our missing and murdered Indigenous relatives deserve attention and resources (September 30, 2021)

The loss of an Indigenous woman’s life is all too familiar in our communities.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (September 30, 2021)

Violence against Indigenous women is preventable and will end when Indian Nations have the full authority of self-government.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Keeping yourself safe from violence (August 30, 2021)

You are the best person to judge your safety.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Domestic violence impacts our Native youth (August 18, 2021)

When we say, “domestic violence is not traditional,” it is to remind Native Americans of a time before colonization.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Myths about abuse against men (August 4, 2021)

Abuse can happen to anyone.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Myths about the ‘perfect’ victim (June 18, 2021)

Abuse is not okay and it’s not okay to live in fear.

Diane Pavlat: Recovering from gaslighting takes time (June 4, 2021)

Victims should never blame themselves. You are not responsible for the abusive behavior.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: There is no excuse for sexual violence (May 18, 2021)

Your body. Your sovereignty. Your decision.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Alcohol is not an excuse for abusive behavior (April 7, 2021)

While we know using alcohol can strain a relationship, it is not the cause of domestic violence.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: How to help those in need (November 2, 2020)

Although StrongHearts Native Helpline does not have an established volunteer program at this time, there are many ways to help.

StrongHearts Native Helpline spotlights leaders making a difference in Indian Country (October 28, 2020)

In recognition of Native American leadership in the field of domestic and sexual violence, StrongHearts Native Helpline is presenting a series of columns featuring individuals making a difference in Indian Country.

Native Advocacy Organizations: Domestic violence is not traditional (October 1, 2020)

Colonization imposes and promotes the domination and ownership of Native women by men, as reflected in the increasing rates of violence against Native women since first contact.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October 1, 2020)

Every October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, advocates and communities across Indian Country and the United States rally together to honor survivors of domestic violence and support abuse prevention.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: Domestic violence is not our tradition (September 22, 2020)

Having lived through genocide and horrific suffering, the aftermath of European contact and colonization continues to not only haunt Native Americans, it wreaks havoc in their everyday lives.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: The creation story of our logo (September 16, 2020)

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 protection.

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