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Sexual violence in the Native Community

Remember. Native Americans are not a monolithic groupEach tribe has its own language, customs, traditions, and cultural normsThis presentation is a very basic introductionLearning this information does not mean you know how to work with this community. Prevalence. Understanding sexual viol

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Sexual violence in the Native Community

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    1. Sexual violence in the Native Community

    2. Remember Native Americans are not a monolithic group Each tribe has its own language, customs, traditions, and cultural norms This presentation is a very basic introduction Learning this information does not mean you know how to work with this community

    3. Prevalence Understanding sexual violence in Native American Communities requires an examination of the full context of Native women’s experience 1 out of 3 Native American and Alaska Native women will be raped in her lifetime According to the US Department of Justice, in at least 86% of reported cases of rape or sexual assault against Native American and Alaska Native women, survivors report that the perpetrators are non-Native men

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