Exploring access to victim advocacy services in indigenous communities in the rural northern Central Valley

Graduation Date

2016

Document Type

Project

Program

Other

Program

Project (M.S.W)--Humboldt State University, Social Work, 2016

Committee Chair Name

Yvonne Doble

Committee Chair Affiliation

HSU Faculty or Staff

Keywords

Alaskan native, Tribal leaders, Awareness, Survey, Indigenous community, Data, Advocate, Marginalization, California tribal communities, Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board, Victims, Humboldt State University -- Projects -- Social Work, Cultural humility, American Indian, California Office of Emergency Services, Rural northern Central Valley

Abstract

The goal of this project was to survey members of indigenous communities in the rural northern Central Valley regarding their recommendations for improving services to individuals who have experienced violence in their community. Based on prior professional experience as a Lead Victim Witness Advocate and personal relationships in the community, it is my belief that the indigenous community of the rural northern Central Valley is underserved significantly by victim services. The purpose of this survey was to generate a foundation of data in the hopes of documenting this challenge. If such data was found, it could be used to inform further advocacy and implement change on a greater scope. A summary of this data will be provided to the Victims of Crime and Government Claims Board and all Tribes in order to support future advocacy for the state to adapt those services to address and reach our underserved and unmet populations.

https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/1g05fd924

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