TRIBAL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT
MSH-TA Project includes collaboration in setting trauma and culturally informed priorities. We analyze, design and implement assessments. As we disseminate the results we create space for creative problem-solving and educating through training, technical assistance, and consulting.
Our work confirms the intersections of diversity and inclusion efforts with missing and murdered indigenous women, prosecution, public policy, disabilities, housing, and substance abuse. MSH-TA has designed a resource library which is found on our Resources page.
ONLINE TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
MSH-TA is dedicated to assisting communities in the development and enhancement of responses to violence against American Indian/Alaska Native women based on each community’s unique circumstances. We provide culturally relevant training, resources, and workshops to Tribal programs and are committed to the safety and sovereignty of Native women.
Workshops include:
- Responding to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Native Communities
- Creating a Coordinated Community Response in Tribal Communities
- Principles of Advocacy – How to Advocate for Native Women Experiencing Violence
- 40 HR Tribal Advocacy Training
- Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy and Complex Trauma (IFOT)
SOLIDARITY RED SHAWL PROJECT
In Native American communities, the red shawl is an item of clothing that domestic violence, sexual violence, and MMIW advocates wear to raise awareness. The color red represents the lifeline of Native women’s blood while also acknowledging the loss of that sacred blood from missing and murdered Indigenous women.
The red shawl symbolizes the resilience and strength of Native women while also being a visual reminder of the violence done to our women. Nationally, Red Shawl Day in the US is observed on November 19th, with marches, speaking panels, ceremonies, powwows, wearing red, and creating posts on social media with the hashtags #RedShawlDay #MMIW #MMIR #NoMoreStolenSisters #YouAreNotForgotten #WhyIWearRed.
BATTERER INTERVENTION PROGRAM (BIP)
The MSH Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) is a crucial part of ending violence against Native women. Our intervention model is meant to be in collaboration with other interventions in order to be effective. The program includes addressing conflicts unique to Native communities and the importance of coordinating and implementing a BIP Men’s Group. These groups create a space for men to challenge their beliefs in gender roles, power and control tactics, and the need for individual and social change. Topics include Non-Violence Awareness for Men, Guidelines for Participation, Creating a Vision Statement, Principles, Facilitator Role, and History of Violence.
To request training, call us toll-free at 888-305-1650 and select Option 1 or select “Contact Us” and submit a form online. Inquiries can also be sent through email to: contact@mshoop.org
