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Empowerment Approaches to Preventing Sexual Violence in Indigenous Communities
Wed, Nov 13, 2:00 to 3:20pm, Sierra I - 5th LevelSession Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel
Abstract/Description
This panel brings together empirical research focused on empowerment-based strategies to prevent sexual violence within Indigenous communities, particularly among Indigenous girls, women, and Two-Spirit individuals. Collectively, these studies highlight the importance of empowerment approaches in combating sexual violence within Indigenous communities. They emphasize the need for culturally tailored prevention efforts that empower individuals, challenge societal norms, and address historical traumas while fostering cultural strengths and community resilience
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Individual Presentations
Implementation of Empowerment Self-Defense among Indigenous Populations in the United States and Canada - Ramona Herrington, University of Nebraska-Lincoln / Oglala Sioux Tribe; Katie M. Edwards, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Stephanie Lim, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Steven Wilson, University of Nebraska / Oglala Sioux Tribe
“We’re Going to Start Healing”: Perceptions of Sexual Violence on a Rural Indian Reservation in the Northern Great Plains - Stephanie Lim, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Maeve Allen, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Vivian Aranda-Hughes, Michigan State University; Katie M. Edwards, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Thalia WIlson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
“You’re Worth Defending”: Perceptions of Empowerment Self-Defense Sexual Violence Prevention Among Indigenous Elementary-Aged Youth - Melissa French-Sloan, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Cassandra Saucedo, University of Nebraska; Geonasha Agbeletey, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Stephanie Lim, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Vivian Aranda-Hughes, Michigan State University; Katie M. Edwards, University of Nebraska-Lincoln