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Congress just approved significant funding increases going forward for a handful of core domestic violence funding and policy initiatives. But at the same time, many services for survivors face a new level of unpredictability. Victim support funds in some states plummeted as much as 70%, leaving states to try and cover some of those costs. The Trump administration instituted requirements that domestic violence survivors prove their immigration status before being allowed into shelters and certain long-time domestic violence services remain a target in upcoming federal budget talks. We’ll get a picture of the current trends for domestic violence prevention.
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Abigail Echo-Hawk (Pawnee), director of the Urban Indian Health Institute and executive vice president of the Seattle Indian Health Board
Melissa L. Pope, Chief Judge of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
Rochelle Red Bone Arebalo (Apache and Commanche), chairperson of the MMIW Indian Capital Chapter
Stacey Ettawageshik (Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians), executive director of Uniting Three Fires Against Violence
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Thank you for sharing such an important and timely discussion on the outlook for domestic violence prevention. The contrast between increased federal funding for core initiatives and the simultaneous 70% drop in victim support funds in some states is alarming and highlights the precarious reality facing survivors. The requirement to prove immigration status before accessing shelters adds an additional barrier that will undoubtedly leave many vulnerable individuals without support. The panel of guests Abigail Echo-Hawk, Judge Melissa L. Pope, Rochelle Red Bone Arebalo, and Stacey Ettawageshik—brings essential Indigenous perspectives to this conversation. This is truly valuable information that raises awareness about critical gaps in our safety net. Keep writing more important content like this.
I agree with the above comment and was also going to ask to have more shows on this. Yes, please keep airing more important content like this and their related disturbing stories.