According to a National Institute of Justice Report, more than 4 in 5 American Indians/Alaska Natives experienced intimate partner violence during their lifetime. This violence is not our tradition! October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a great time to take action to end the violence. 1) Know the warning signs. 2) Learn safe and appropriate ways to raise the issue with our Native relatives. 3) Learn more about how you can help end the violence against Native women by visiting www.niwrc.org