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Health Disparities in Tribal Communities
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June 2, 2025

In Tribal communities across the United States, sexual violence remains a pervasive and urgent issue. Native people experience some of the highest rates of sexual assault and abuse in the country. Despite this, the issue remains largely hidden, underreported, and inadequately addressed by both mainstream public health systems and law enforcement.
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Health Disparities in Tribal Communities
Health Disparities in Tribal Communities navy text on a white background; two images of families with coral colored borders

June 2, 2025

In Tribal communities across the United States, sexual violence remains a pervasive and urgent issue. Native people experience some of the highest rates of sexual assault and abuse in the country. Despite this, the issue remains largely hidden, underreported, and inadequately addressed by both mainstream public health systems and law enforcement.