by calindian-admin | May 5, 2025 | MMIWP, Truth & Healing
Unprotected and Uncounted: Domestic Violence and the MMIW CrisisBy Rami Djemal, and Ann Maxcy “The alarming reports of abduction and murder of Native women highlight one of the most devastating issues facing Tribal communities.” — National Indigenous...
by calindian-admin | Oct 9, 2023 | Announcements, For Native Individuals, MMIWP, Truth & Healing
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it’s essential to recognize that while progress has been made, domestic violence still affects many people. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, an average of 20 people...
by calindian-admin | Jul 19, 2021 | For Tribes or Tribal Orgs, MMIWP, Tribal Justice, Truth & Healing, Uncategorized
By Mark Vezzola, CILS Escondido office Directing Attorney This event originally aired on July, 15, 2021. About the Program Please join us for a presentation on the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women movement underway throughout the United States and Canada. Topics...
by calindian-admin | Mar 10, 2021 | About CILS, MMIWP
By Susan Dalati, CILS Escondido office Staff Attorney The CILS Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault (“DV/SA”) Legal Advocacy Program is housed CILS’ Escondido office and is comprised of an attorney and legal advocate. Due to the pandemic, the DV/SA Program staff...
by calindian-admin | Nov 30, 2020 | Announcements, MMIWP, Tribal Justice
Since 2015, CILS’ Escondido Office has provided legal representation to Native American survivors of domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault (SA). This vital legal program was funded through a federal grant from the federal Office on Violence Against Women (OVAW)....
by calindian-admin | Apr 8, 2020 | MMIWP, Tribal Alerts
California Indian Legal Services is very concerned about the potential for a significant increase in domestic violence when families are restricted to their homes. This is undoubtedly a stressful time for all. Many people have lost their jobs, which is causing severe...
