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Article – “Beyond VAWA: Protecting Native Women From Sexual Violence Within Existing Tribal Jurisdictional Structures”

This article addresses different approaches that Tribal nations might use to address cases involving domestic violence. Included is a good description of peacemaking and the considerations of its suitability in these cases, as well as a discussion of diversion programs, which might yield outcomes similar to peacemaking in certain circumstances.  https://peacemaking.narf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Allison-Article-VAWA-00199254x9D7F5.pdf