American Indian/Alaska Native Health Resources

Publication Date: 2021

Intimate partner violence poses a significant health threat across Indian Country. Increasingly, health care professionals recognize that it is a major public health problem that causes grave and lasting harm to individuals, families and communities. Because most American Indian/Alaska Native individuals are seen at some point by a health care provider, the health care setting offers a critical opportunity for early identification and primary prevention of abuse. To learn about promising practices, tools and resources for American Indian and Alaska Native communities, visit this resource page.

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Topic(s):

Collaboration and Partnerships Serving Culturally Specific Communities Trauma

VAWA Crime(s):

Dating Violence Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Stalking

Jurisdiction(s):

Alaska Territories Tribal Nations/Tribes