Violence Against Women Act

A young woman wearing a black shirt and ribbon skirt speaks into a microphone outside at a college campus. She stands in front of signs with red dresses and a red banner with the word “Justice” on it.

Northern Arapaho Business Council creates two new positions to address MMIP crisis

Hannah Habermann

The new liaison positions will serve as the face of communication when it comes to working with local, state and federal partners and agencies on the issue.

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Efforts Stalled To Renew A Law Reducing Violence Against Native Women

Melodie Edwards

The 2013 Violence Against Women Act is due for a reauthorization by Congress so it can be funded to continue lifesaving services for shelter programs and…

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Violence Against Women Act Could Improve Prosecution Rates On Wind River Reservation

Melodie Edwards

The Eastern Shoshone tribe is moving to adopt the Violence Against Women Act in an effort to better prosecute sexual assaults of Native women from the…

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VAWA passes Congress without Rep. Lummis' support

Irina Zhorov

The Violence Against Women Act has now passed both the Senate and House of the US Congress.The law seeks to address violent crimes against women, to aid…