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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.

20th Annual OVW Tribal Consultation Office Hours

Join the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center for virtual office hours to receive support in developing testimony for the 20th Annual Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation. These collaborative sessions will help Tribal leaders and designated representatives craft impactful testimony that reflects their communities’ needs, priorities, and concerns regarding violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women. Participants can ask questions, receive feedback, and access resources.

Date: October 21, 2025
Time: 11:00am PT/ 12:00pm MT/ 1:00pm CT/ 2:00pm ET

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The Role of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) provides a general overview of the critical role SANEs play in supporting survivors of sexual assault. The video includes information about the role and purpose of SANEs to an unfamiliar audience, including information about how SANEs conduct SANE exams to collect evidence, deliver emergency medical care, and support the emotional well-being of survivors. The video also outlines what to expect during an exam, the importance of informed consent, and how SANEs work alongside advocates to create a compassionate, survivor-centered environment....

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Supporting Our Circle: The National Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault (NTCSA) is a comprehensive resource hub that contains resources designed to improve responses to sexual assault.

The Clearinghouse is designed and informed by the community and those who work with American Indian and Alaska Native victims of sexual assault and the needs they identify, with a focus on increasing access to resources such as culturally appropriate training and technical assistance with a focus on sovereignty, victim safety, and offender accountability, on issues related to sexual assault in Tribal communities.

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