PREVENTION OF MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (MMIP)

Journey of Healing: Domestic Violence Training

April 27, 2023

Service providers who work with the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) community can gain a baseline understanding of Domestic Violence by attending this training. The presenter will define Domestic Violence, discuss barriers, possible solutions, and offer useful resources to decrease Domestic Violence within the AI/AN community. The goal of this training is to enhance the ability of service providers to recognize and effectively serve Native American families who may be experiencing family/domestic violence within their homes and communities.

Objectives:

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of domestic violence, teen dating violence, and crisis response.
• Accurately utilize the lethality assessment, the requirement to report domestic violence and teen dating violence.
• Identify wraparound services within service areas, establishing resources and crisis response services.
• Promote and support victims of domestic violence, prioritizing self-sufficiency.

Presenter:

• Britanee Moreno (Intertribal Council of California)

Journey of Healing: Trauma-Informed Care Training

June 20, 2023

Join the National Council of Urban Indian Health as we dive into the crucial topic of Trauma-Informed Care. Trauma-informed care is a framework that aims to establish secure healthcare environments. When catering to American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, trauma-informed care should acknowledge the influence of historical trauma and our resilience and cultural connections to create culturally safe care.

Objectives:

1. Discussing the historical timeline and governmental policy implications in American Indian history sheds light on their past.
2. Evaluating the effects of stress and trauma on American Indian health, including epigenetic changes, reveals their unique challenges.
3. Explaining the principles of trauma-informed care and its relevance to healthcare requirements of the American Indian and Alaskan Native population.
4. Examining trauma-informed care within cultural safety allows for a comprehensive analysis.

Presenters:

• Jennifer S. Nanez, MSW, LMSW (Acoma Pueblo), University of New Mexico
• Teresa Gomez, MA, University of New Mexico

Slides not available.