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Leaving an abusive relationship can be a difficult journey, particularly if the victim lives with her abuser. A domestic violence shelter may be the only option. For Native American women those options are limited. There are fewer than 30 shelters in the U.S. geared specifically toward helping Native American women, according to the most recent figures by Mending the Sacred Hoop. On this episode we’ll discuss why there is a need for more shelters for Native American women. Does your community have a domestic violence shelter?
Guests:
Deleana OtherBull (Crow/Northern Cheyenne) – executive director the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women
Dawn Stover (Cherokee Nation) – executive director of the Native Alliance Against Violence
Doreen Leavitt (Inupiaq Eskimo and Native Village of Barrow tribal member) – registered nurse and director of the North Slope Borough Department of Health & Social Services
Break Music: Cherokee Morning Song (song) Walela (artist) Walela (album)
