Essay On Domestic Violence Among Native Americans

The topic of my term paper is Domestic Violence among Native Americans on tribal land/reservations. My study question is “What are the causes of domestic violence on reservations. This is significant because it is known that domestic violence is a big issue on reservations and knowing the causes can help to lower domestic violence rates on reservations. Having awareness of the issues of domestic violence and cause may give a better understanding of stereotypes of Native Americans and provide facts on the accuracy of the stereotypes. It is also important because “The National Congress of American Indians declared violence against Native Americans, particularly those living on tribal lands, as the most critical issue faced by Native Americans” …show more content…
This gave me information on substance abuse playing a major role in Violence on Native Americans, dating back to when Europeans first came to America. “According to the Indian Country Drug Threat Assessment, tribal law enforcement officials across the nation consistently report that most violent, personal, and property crimes on reservations relate to drug trafficking, drug abuse, and gang activity” (Cummings). The article also talks about the limited resources and lack of funding make it harder to control drug related activities. The next article I have is Addressing the Oliphant in the Room: Domestic Violence and the Safety of American Indian and Alaska Native Children in Indian Country. This article goes into the history of violence and how it relates to European involvement in the United States. They also give information about cultural influences as well as facts in comparing violence among other racial groups. “About one quarter of all cases of family violence, violence involving spouses, against American Indians involve a non-Indian perpetrator, which is a rate of five times higher than any other racial groups”