Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

At UAII, we recognize the devastating impact of domestic violence and sexual assault individuals and families. We are committed to providing comprehensive support services that address the unique needs of survivors while working to prevent and end violence within our community. Our programs prioritize cultural sensitivity, empowerment, and healing, offering a safe and supportive environment for survivors to seek help and access resources.

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1 in 4 women & 1 in 7 men: have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime
65,000+: reported cases of domestic violence incidents in Los Angeles in 2020 (an 8.5% increase from 2019)
12-14 years old: average age of children entered into sex trafficking in Los Angeles
84%: of California's sex trafficking cases occur in the Greater Los Angeles area.

“This is not just an American Indian and Alaska Native issue; this is a people issue.”

– E. Ingrid Cumberlidge, Aleut and Tlingit

We understand the unique challenges facing survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Our mission is to provide survivors with access to resources they need to heal and rebuild their lives.

Feather Alerts

Emergency notifications that help authorities locate Native American people who go missing in California.

Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault

UAII provides culturally appropriate and responsive prevention and treatment strategies for victims and survivors of Intimate partner violence or sexual assault.

Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (IWRC)

IWRC focuses on addressing issues facing Indigenous women, including MMIW, violence prevention, and community empowerment.

Human Trafficking

Polaris is a nonprofit organization that works to combat human trafficking and provide support to victims. They offer resources, including helplines and information on identifying and reporting trafficking.

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Human Trafficking

National Human Trafficking Hotline

Human Trafficking

Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST)

Domestic Violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Polaris

Do Not Ignore Violence Against Indigenous Women

Indigenous women have been missing and murdered since Europeans came to this continent in the late 1400s. Violence against women is a priority of mine. It’s not going to be fixed with just two pieces of legislation, but now it’s time to dig deeper and keep working

~ DEB HAALAND

Missing & Murdered Indigenous People

Violence against Native Americans and Alaskan Natives far exceed national averages. We’ve lived through this crisis for decades, with high rates of assault, abduction, and murder of people in our communities.

UAII is committed to doing our part to help survivors heal and rebuild their lives.

Sexual Assault

National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC):

Domestic Violence

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Database (MMIW Database)

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

Strong Hearts Native Helpline

Do you need support, or know someone who does? Contact us by email ckamatani@uaii.org and jkhachikian@uaii.org or by phone at (213) 202- 3970 ext. 7182 and we’ll get you the help you need.