{"id":23838,"date":"2022-05-02T18:16:31","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T22:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianz.com\/News\/?p=23838"},"modified":"2022-05-02T18:16:32","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T22:16:32","slug":"stronghearts-native-helpline-the-roots-of-violence-and-trauma-in-tribal-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2022\/05\/02\/stronghearts-native-helpline-the-roots-of-violence-and-trauma-in-tribal-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"StrongHearts Native Helpline: The roots of violence and trauma in tribal communities"},"content":{"rendered":" \"StrongHearts<\/a>
Photo courtesy StrongHearts Native Helpline<\/figcaption>\r\n
Suicide and Domestic Violence<\/div>\r\n
Monday, May 2, 2022<\/div>\r\n
By StrongHearts Native Helpline<\/div>\r\n
strongheartshelpline.org<\/A><\/div>\r\n

<\/P>\r\nIn Indian Country, the abusive tactics of domestic violence have their roots in colonization<\/a>. \r\n

<\/P>\r\nMaintaining power and control of one\u2019s intimate partner(s) is the objective of the abuser. The abuse can physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a person from acting freely, or force them to behave in ways they do not want. Victim-survivors may feel confused, afraid, angry and\/or trapped. They may blame themselves for what is happening. \r\n

<\/P>\r\nA victim-survivor can develop mental health issues like depression over the course of the relationship, putting them at greater risk for suicide. However, it is important to note that not all victim-survivors are at risk of suicide.\r\n

<\/P>\r\n

Risk Factors<\/div>\r\nReasons for suicide vary, but there are close ties to intergenerational trauma and family violence, medical and\/or mental illness and stressful events. Those at the highest risk of suicide fall between the ages of 15 and 24 or over the age of 60. \r\n

<\/P>\r\nSome factors that can contribute to the risk of suicide, include:\r\n

<\/P>\r\n