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.
Recommended Citation
Schouten, Marcia, "Exploring access to victim advocacy services in indigenous communities in the rural northern Central Valley" (2016). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 1146.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/1146
https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/1g05fd924