New Report: FVPSA Needs Assessment Annual Update—2024

November 4, 2024

Announcements, Spotlight

Identifying the Needs of Native Survivors

As part of our ongoing review of the strengths and gaps in North Dakota’s response to domestic violence, NDDSVC collaborated with Global Rights for Women (GRW) in 2023-2024 to conduct a statewide Needs Assessment Annual Update project. This Annual Update identifies Native American women as a priority underserved and highly victimized community in our state. In-depth information gathered from Native survivors and program advocates highlights several ways NDDSVC and our member programs can better address Indigenous women’s unique needs and challenges and improve domestic violence response, including:

  • Strengthening culturally relevant and trauma informed services.
  • Building further active and ongoing collaboration across all tribal and non-tribal programs.
  • Incorporating strategies for enhanced inclusion of Native survivor input in the decision-making processes impacting their lives and the lives of their children.

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April 4, 2025

Now Accepting Applications for the Women’s Opportunity Scholarship!

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NDDSVC shares “Cups of Support” and “Consent is Hot” sauce during SAAM

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Thousands of North Dakotans experience domestic and sexual violence each year. But together, we can change that. By giving to NDDSVC, you’re helping us prevent future violence and providing life-saving resources to North Dakota communities.

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If you are in an unsafe or abusive situation, there are 19 domestic violence/sexual assault (DV/SA) victim advocacy centers across North Dakota that can help you navigate your options and stay safe. Each center is staffed with professionals who can help you with safety planning, finding shelter, obtaining a protection order, and more.

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Contact a DV/SA advocacy center near you if you are looking for support. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.