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Supporting Our Circle

Welcome to Supporting Our Circle: The National Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault (NTCSA) where we support Tribal communities with resources and education dedicated to improving the response to sexual assault.

Caring for Indigenous Patients Who Experience Sexual Violence

SANE Community of Practice: Caring for Indigenous Patients Who Experience Sexual Violence
December 12, 2025 12pm-1pm CT

After this presentation, participants will have an increased knowledge of:
-Factors that influence the healthcare experiences of Indigenous patients who have experienced sexual violence
-Trauma-informed and traditionally responsive strategies to foster trust, safety, and healing in clinical interactions
-Best practices for providing patient-centered care that upholds the dignity, resilience, and values of Indigenous patients

A Walk in Our Moccasins: Footsteps of Truth

This timeline provides an overview of historical and contemporary factors contributing to prevalence of sexual violence within Tribal populations. It traces the impact of federal policies, legal decisions, jurisdictional gaps, and social movements that have shaped the challenges and responses within those communities. It seeks to promote greater understanding of the complex landscape surrounding sexual violence within Indian Country and to support ongoing efforts toward justice, accountability, and self-determination....