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Anyone can find themselves in an abusive relationship. Contrary to a common misperception, women are not the only ones who can experience domestic violence: American Indian and Alaska Native men report high rates of domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking, too*. According to a recent study by the National Institute of Justice, more than 1.4 million American Indian and Alaska Native men have experienced violence in their lifetime. This includes: ● More than 1 in 4 (27.5%) who have experienced sexual violence ● Roughly 2 in 5 (43.2%) who...
Sexual violence can be difficult to talk about. Some people feel uncomfortable when the subject comes up, which – intentionally or not – sends a message to survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault that they won't be believed if they come forward. Sexual assault is any type of sexual activity or contact that you do not consent to. In an abusive relationship, some partners might sexually assault their partner or force them into unwanted sexual activity as a means of control. This type of vio...
I was in my second year of college when an old friend reached out to me. Not having seen him since middle school, I had no idea who he had become, what his interests were, or what he did for fun. Immediately, I said "yes" when he asked for a date. Who knew? Maybe we'd hit it off; maybe nothing would come of it at all. I can still remember my slight panic when I heard his knock at the door, a giddy sense of self I hadn't felt in a long time. Once we said our hello's and began walking to his car,...
