Sexual Violence

1 in 3 Native women is sexually assaulted.

What is sexual violence? Sexual violence means that someone forces or manipulates someone else into unwanted sexual activity without their consent. Reasons someone might not consent include fear, age, illness, disability, and/or influence of alcohol or other drugs. Anyone can experience sexual violence including children, teens, adults, and elders. Those who sexually abuse can be acquaintances, family members, trusted individuals or strangers. *NSVRC.org

• Download SWIWC’s Sexual Assault Fact Sheet: Sexual Assault
• What to Say: Start by Believing
• Survivors Options: Getting Help
• What is Consent: Consent
• View SWIWC Webinar: The Impact of Sexual Violence on Men and Boys

Hotlines/Helplines for sexual violence

• StrongHearts Native Helpline | 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) | 24/7 Chat line
• The National Indian Country Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault – NICCSA
• National Sexual Assault Hotline | 1-800-656-HOPE
• Arizona Sexual and Domestic Violence Helpline | PH: 602-279-2900 Toll Free: 1-800-782-6400 | SMT Text: 520-720-3383
• AskAZ.org – Get immediate access to the information needed most in the event of a sexual assault in Arizona

Other resources for sexual violence

• Rape, Abuse, Incest national Network (RAINN) | PH: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
• Start by Believing

SANE/SART in Tribal Communities

• Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility | PH: 928-674-7001
• Tsehootsooi Medical Center – Fort Defiance Indian Hospital | 928-729-8600
• Hopi Health Care Center | PH: 928-775-0669
• Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation | PH: 928-607-9089