Several Northern Oklahoma tribes have received grants to assist in combating domestic violence within their communities. The grants were awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women.
The tribes that received the grants include the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, the Otoe-Missouria Tribe, the Kaw Nation, the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, and the Tonkawa Tribe. These grants aim to provide funding for programs that support victims of domestic violence, including shelter services, legal advocacy, counseling, and outreach efforts.
The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma was awarded over $400,000 to support their domestic violence program, which offers services such as emergency shelter, transitional housing, and counseling for victims. The Otoe-Missouria Tribe received over $300,000 to expand their domestic violence program and provide more comprehensive services to victims.
The Kaw Nation, Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, and Tonkawa Tribe were each awarded grants of over $200,000 to enhance their domestic violence assistance programs. These funds will allow the tribes to reach more victims, provide additional services, and increase awareness of domestic violence within their communities.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Native American women are more likely to experience domestic violence than women of any other demographic group in the United States. These grants represent an important step in addressing this issue and providing much-needed support to tribal communities in Northern Oklahoma.
The tribes that have received these grants are committed to using the funding to make a positive impact on the lives of domestic violence survivors and work towards preventing future incidents of violence within their communities.
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