We are excited to share that Supporting Our Circle: The National Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault (NTCSA) launches today, August 15th, 2024! SupportingOurCircle.org
The NTCSA is a comprehensive resource hub that supports our Tribal communities with resources and education dedicated to improving the response to sexual assault. The NTCSA was developed by the Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) and the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN). Throughout 2023 and 2024, in collaboration with Alliance of Tribal Coalitions to End Violence, MIWSAC held a series of listening sessions with Tribal Coalitions and Tribal victim services providers to inform development of the website.
The website includes a resource library, events calendar, podcast, learning center, and speakers bureau. Resources specific to Alaska Native communities are included on the website. Coming soon, a 40-hour advocacy training course will be added to the NTCSA. An Alaska-specific version of the course is also in development. Training and technical assistance requests can be submitted through the NTCSA. We are excited to bring this resource to the movement.