Program Overview
The purpose of our coalition is to enhance the capacity of survivors, advocates, victim organizations, and victim service providers to end violence against American Indian and Alaskan Native people. The goal of our organization is to increase the approachability to improving systemic and community responses to victims. To raise awareness, educate, and to provide technical assistance, training, and supportive services for victims including cultural and unique barriers facing Native Americans.
Services
Victim Support Includes:
KIICHA (SHELTER PROGRAM)
Our Kiicha is a multiagency facility. Kiicha provides a safe home for Native victims and their children who are affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and sex-trafficking within California. We have three locations within San Diego and San Bernardino Counties.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
The Legal Assistance for Victims is a partnership program between California Indian Legal Services and Strong Hearted Native Women
Legal Assistance for Victims services may include:
- A safety plan,
- Crisis intervention assistance,
- Strong relationship with San Diego DA’s office. Criminal Case help.
- Court Accompaniment
- A danger assessment, or assistance in obtaining restraining orders.
- Direct Representation
- Protection Orders
- Legal Advocacy
- Divorce/ Separation
- Child Custody
- Child/spousal support
- Employment Issues
How to Get Support
Our office number is a non-emergency number.
You can reach us at 760-644-4781