Citation

Bubar R. Women Ther. 2009; 33(1-2): 55-72.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/02703140903404762

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Native women in the United States have the highest incidence of sexual assault, and Alaska Native women may have the highest incidence of sexual assault of any women in the United States. Few mental health or legal supports or remedies exist for them, in spite of their grave need. Few therapists are trained to work with Native American women. This article outlines the plight of Native women with regard to sexual assault and abuse and provides an overview of the sensitivity and knowledge that social workers and other mental health workers should have when working with Native American women.

Keywords

social justice; sexual abuse; rape; sexual assault; Cultural competence; Native women; supervision and Native women