FVPSA Needs Assessment Annual Update Report 2024

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.